Nicolas Meylan

Nicolas Meylan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Theology and Sciences of Religions, specializing in the history of religions with a focus on medieval Iceland and Old Norse literature. His research integrates theories of discourse analysis, religious historiography, and the conceptual evolution of 'mana' in Western thought.

• Doctorate in History of Religion, University of Chicago Divinity School (2010)
• Licence ès sciences des religions, Université de Lausanne (2003)

His research spans religious history of Iceland (12th-14th centuries), discourse analysis in medieval texts, and theoretical frameworks in the study of religion. Notable trends include the role of magic as a political resistance tool, the reinterpretation of land spirits post-conversion, and cross-cultural analysis of mana.

Recent publications emphasize theoretical rigor and medieval Scandinavian socio-political dynamics. While he has no listed awards, his work bridges Norse mythology, religious epistemology, and critical historiography.