Description: (Philologist)
Rudolf Simek is an Austrian philologist and religious studies scholar, known for his expertise in Germanic studies, specifically in the field of Germanic religion and mythology, particularly focusing on Old Norse religion and mythology. Currently serving as Professor and Chair of Ancient German and Nordic Studies at the University of Bonn, Simek has made significant contributions in areas such as Germanic peoples, Vikings, Old Norse literature, and the cultural landscape of Medieval Europe through various notable works.