Monday, March 31, 2014



History as Seen by Peasants and Pagans
By Kim Rendfeld




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  1. Very interesting post. Is there any connection with the Jupiter columns that were erected in Roman Germania? These expressed the pagan beliefs of the time and were crowned with a statue of Jupiter, i.e. king of the gods, usually on horseback, trampling a giant often depicted as a snake. The were also destroyed by the Christians.

  2. Glad you enjoyed the post. I'm not sure of the particular columns you're describing, but one account by an early Christian writer has the Irminsul topped by an idol. The writer calls the idol Mars, but it was probably Wodan.

  3. It's always great to hear about historical fiction written from the perspective of people other than royals, generals and conquerors. Sounds like a terrific read!

    1. Thanks. I hoping to give a voice to people who aren't in power. I hope you enjoy the book when it's published in a few months.

  4. I like the title of the post. Far too much historical fiction is about the rich, the same way people who imagine they have past lives are always mysteriously wearing brocade....

  5. I would love to do something from the peasant POV set in the late 11thC. Reading this has given me a thought or two. Looking forward to the new book, Kim.