Wilhelm Mannhardt
German scholar (1831-1880) · Died at 49
Wilhelm Mannhardt was a German mythologist and folklorist. He is known for his work on Germanic mythology, on Baltic mythology, and other pre-Christian European pantheons; and for his championing of the solar theory, namely in the early years of his career, under the influence of Jakob Grimm.
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Later on, Mannhardt focused more on vegetation spirits from an evolutionist point of view, namely the primitive tree cult and its later developments.
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Deceased
Dates
Lived 1831 to 1880 · aged 49