Celtic religion and mythology Books
Arcturus Publishing The Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Collection
Book SynopsisRenowned for their contribution to the preservation of Irish culture and history through storytelling, the writers in this collection came from both sides of the Atlantic. Included here are the works of Lady Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Standish O'Grady, W. B. Yeats, and Joseph Jacobs.
£29.74
Arcturus Publishing The Celtic Mandala Coloring Book
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£12.34
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Celtic Myths
Book SynopsisThis luxurious silkbound collection contains tales of Celtic folklore told by renowned folklorists Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens, featuring full-colour illustrations.Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Myths features wondrous magic from ancient gods, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.This volume features 26 charming tales, including:• The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill• The Boyhood of Fionn• The Birth of Bran• Oisín''s Mother• The Carl of the Drab Coat• The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran• Becuma of the White Skin Beth Gellert• Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree• King O''Toole and his GooseThis beautiful gift edition is luxuriously presented with deluxe silk binding, gold cover embossing, and full-colour illustrations,
£13.49
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Celtic Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisThis deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Celtic folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges. From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn.Tales include:• Connla and the Fairy Maiden • King O''Toole and his Goose • The Fate of the Children of Lir • How Fin went to the Kingdom of the Big Men • How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery This collection it is presented in a luxurious hardback edition
£17.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Heroes of Irish Mythology
Book SynopsisHeroes of Irish Mythology includes some of Jeremiah Curtin''s exquisite retellings of Ireland''s most daring and courageous tales. Within its pages, Curtin recounts the exploits of heroes such as the skilled swordsman Elin Gow, the great yet unassuming Conal, the grimly determined Miach Lay, the extraordinarily proportioned Coldfeet, and the perspicacious Blaiman. Beyond gripping, these stories of adventure and peril highlight the rich and vibrant Irish myths and legends that have survived through centuries.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA definitive collection of stories from Celtic folklore told by master storyteller Joseph Jacobs.Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Fairy Tales features wondrous magic, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.This volume features 26 charming tales, including: • The Shepherd of Myddvai• The Story of Deirdre• The Sea-Maiden• Beth Gellert• The Battle of the BirdsABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Ancient Legends Mystic Charms and Superstitions
Book SynopsisLady Wilde (1821-1896), born Jane Francesca Agnes Elgee in Wexford, was an Irish poet, activist and the mother of famed playwright and poet Oscar Wilde. Early on in her career, she wrote under the pen name 'Speranza' and fought for Irish independence through her articles and poetry. She had a special interest in Irish folktales which she gathered and recorded, culminating in her anthology Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland. She also contributed some writings of Irish folk tales to the Celtic revival anthologies created by W.B. Yeats.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Irish Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisRenowned for their contribution to the preservation of Irish culture and history through storytelling, the writers in this collection came from both sides of the Atlantic. Included here are the works of Lady Wilde, Joseph Jacobs, James Stephens, Jeremiah Curtin, and many more.
£15.29
Union Square & Co. Essential Runes Kit
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£16.50
Headline Publishing Group The Ice King Twilight of the Celts Book III
Book SynopsisThe legend of King Arthur lives on...It is several years now since Arthur, the Last Dragon of Britain, has set foot on home soil. Roaming the Land of the Denes, he has not only engaged in brutal and bloody conflict with the barbaric Geats but he has also unearthed the most evil force within the royal court of Heorot. And, under the guidance of Stormbringer, the mighty Sae Dene king, he has honed his skills as a commander. Now the time has come for Arthur to brave the dangers of the frozen north as he and a band of daring sea-faring warriors prepare to embark on his ultimate voyage - to return to Britain and to create a kingdom of his own...Trade ReviewHume brings the bloody, violent, conniving world vividly to life...will appeal to those who thrill to Game of Thrones and other tales of intersecting, ever-warring, noble lineages * Kirkus Review *Hume deftly navigates the Arthurian legends, populating them with likable and despicable characters, and casting them in a fully realized historical setting * Publishers Weekly *Historical fiction of the most bloodthirsty and roistering kind * Australian Bookseller & Publishers Magazine *Exciting, violent and bloody... Up there with Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell -- www.lovereading.co.ukIt's a slice of history that's totally, utterly believable. Magnificent -- www.booksmonthly.co.uk
£9.49
McFarland & Co Inc Celtic Astrology from the Druids to the Middle
Book Synopsis Our understanding of Celtic astrology is based mainly on the speculations of modern authors--mostly drawn from classical Greek and Roman writings--and suffers from many misconceptions. European astrology uses the Greek model, containing many Babylonian and Egyptian elements. But Celtic astrology (and other Indo-European astrologies) developed earlier, with relationships to Middle Eastern systems, as well as their own independent forms. This well documented study takes a fresh look at the development of Celtic astrology and the Druids'' systems of cosmology, astronomy and astrology. The author analyzes commentaries found in manuscript sources from antiquity to the Middle Ages, comparing them with cosmological and astronomical lore found in Celtic cultures. Ancient constellations, calendars, deities and rituals reveal a rich worldview.Trade Review"This meticulously researched book explores the Druid’s systems of cosmology, astrology and astronomy in impressive detail. It truly is a fascinating story well told. This book is well-explained, with excellent illustrations, many by the author, a fine artist.Overall, a book that would appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Celtic people and for anyone with an interest in cosmology, astrology and astronomy." - Hellbound
£20.89
McFarland & Co Inc Modern Druidism
Book Synopsis This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today''s Pagan religion and philosophy, whose roots are in the Celtic tribal societies of ancient Britain and Ireland. The author covers Druidism''s mythology, history and important figures and its beliefs and moral system, and describes practices, rituals and ceremonies. A gazetteer of important sacred sites is included, along with information about modern Druid groups and organizations.
£14.24
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Through the Mists of Faerie A Magical Guide to the Wisdom Teaching of the Ancient Elven
£11.46
Adams Media Corporation Celtic Mythology
Book SynopsisFrom Brave and Wolfwalkers to Merlin and Dragon Age, Celtic mythology continues to influence pop culture as it has for centuries. Now, this entertaining collection tells the fascinating stories of these epic figures in Celtic mythology and folklore like never before!
£14.44
Pan Macmillan Grimoire
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Highland Book Prize 2020 ‘I’ve long admired Robin Robertson’s narrative gift . . . If you love stories, you will love this book.’ Val McDermidThe new book from the author of The Long Take, shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of both the Walter Scott Prize and the Goldsmiths Prize.Like some lost chapters from the Celtic folk tradition, Grimoire tells stories of ordinary people caught up, suddenly, in the extraordinary: tales of violence, madness and retribution, of second sight, witches, ghosts, selkies, changelings and doubles, all bound within a larger mythology, narrated by a doomed shape-changer – a man, beast or god.A grimoire is a manual for invoking spirits. Here, Robin Robertson and his brother Tim Robertson – whose accompanying images are as unforgettable as cave-paintings – raise strange new forms which speak not only of the potency of our myths and superstitions, but how they were used to balance and explain the world and its predicaments.From one of our most powerful lyric poets, this is a book of curses and visions, gifts both desired and unwelcome, characters on the cusp of their transformation – whether women seeking revenge or saving their broken children, or men trying to save themselves. Haunting and elemental, Grimoire is full of the same charged beauty as the Scottish landscape – a beauty that can switch, with a mere change in the weather, to hostility and terror.Trade ReviewRobin Robertson is one of the finest contemporary poets. -- John BanvilleFew writers so expertly pull the curtains back on the many collective fictions, both ancient and new, that constitute our understanding of the world. -- Kevin Powers author of The Yellow BirdsRobin Robertson is a fearless and thrilling poet in what he confronts in himself as well as what he unearths from the commons of myth and balladry * Marina Warner *A major poet… Robertson remains an unequalled guide among the shamanistic roots of poetry. * Fiona Sampson, Independent *Robertson's lines have the luminosity of myth. * Adam Newey, Guardian *Robin Robertson is instantly recognisable as a poet of vivid authority, commanding a surprised, accurate language of his own. * W.S. Merwin *He’s a poet who takes enormous risks, not only as a writer, but as a man and I admire him enormously for that. * Kirsty Gunn, Scotsman *This is a book that will make you awaken at night . . . [Robinson's] poetry is unusual in that it is pointed – the glanced moment – and yet can be propelled narrative at the same time. Grimoire is a perfect encapsulation of both these talents . . . exceptionally impressive -- Stuart Kelly * The Scotsman *In this beautifully spare and distilled poetic form these new Scottish folk tales rise from the page like the supernatural beings they give voice to . . . The illustrations are like beautifully strange phantoms . . . unflinching, brutal and often movingly beautiful . . . With its wonderful illustrations, bold design and sumptuous production, it's also a gorgeous book to handle and treasure. * The Tablet *It is no wonder Roberston’s narrative poem-novel, The Long Take, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2018. Grimoire is a collection which revels in this same talent for the tale; the reader is insistently drawn through these poems by the mythical narrative figure. Whether you read for the magic of the story, for the lull of beautiful language, or for the mysteries of the occult, Grimoire is a must-have for your poetry shelf this autumn. * The Skinny *Robertson does something exceptionally impressive with language here, in that the book twists around Gaelic, Scots and English. It does not feel forced, and if it makes a reader check the index, then all to the good. . . Robertson is somehow dapper in just using the right word in the right place for the right line. . . The linguistic inventiveness would mean little or nothing if it did not come with an emotional truth. Robertson doesn’t coax, but he does lure the reader, right up to the point when you are punched in the guts . . .There is a steeliness to Robertson’s work. I would like an audio-book version, as in performance, he is dreadfully still as he tells us dreadful things. This is the poetry of the pause, not the applause. But there is one hand clapping here. * Scotsman *Robertson’s finely wrought poems capture the tradition of shape-shifting inherent in such spirit stories – the slippery interface of human, beast, god/spirit – and explore it in conjunction with dark and troubling narratives that edge on violence, murder and reckoning. These poems are populated by ghosts, witches, selkies, doppelgangers and, as such, read as though they might be reworkings of ancient folktales that have only just been brought to light. The accompanying drawings, in their bold, monochromatic woodcut style, have the feel of cave paintings, or Blakean preliminary sketches for some more colourful works. All in all, it’s a lovely little coffee-table style book of poems, though don’t let that sound too cosy . . . The Robertson brothers’ book is a dark delight; a lexical and narrative cornucopia, full of uncanny and unsettling tales, rendered in a language that treads the line between viscerality and lyricism. * Stride *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Grimoire
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Highland Book Prize 2020From the author of The Long Take, shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of both the Walter Scott Prize and the Goldsmiths Prize.‘I’ve long admired Robin Robertson’s narrative gift . . . If you love stories, you will love this book.’ Val McDermidLike some lost chapters from the Celtic folk tradition, Grimoire tells stories of ordinary people caught up, suddenly, in the extraordinary: tales of violence, madness and retribution, of second sight, witches, ghosts, selkies, changelings and doubles, all bound within a larger mythology, narrated by a doomed shape-changer – a man, beast or god.A grimoire is a manual for invoking spirits. Here, Robin Robertson and his brother Tim Robertson – whose accompanying images are as unforgettable as cave-paintings – raise strange new forms which speak not only of the potency of our myths and superstitions, but how they were used to balance and explain the world and its predicaments.From one of our most powerful lyric poets, this is a book of curses and visions, gifts both desired and unwelcome, characters on the cusp of their transformation – whether women seeking revenge or saving their broken children, or men trying to save themselves. Haunting and elemental, Grimoire is full of the same charged beauty as the Scottish landscape – a beauty that can switch, with a mere change in the weather, to hostility and terror.Trade ReviewRobin Robertson is one of the finest contemporary poets. -- John BanvilleFew writers so expertly pull the curtains back on the many collective fictions, both ancient and new, that constitute our understanding of the world. -- Kevin Powers author of The Yellow BirdsRobin Robertson is a fearless and thrilling poet in what he confronts in himself as well as what he unearths from the commons of myth and balladry * Marina Warner *A major poet… Robertson remains an unequalled guide among the shamanistic roots of poetry. * Fiona Sampson, Independent *Robertson's lines have the luminosity of myth. * Adam Newey, Guardian *Robin Robertson is instantly recognisable as a poet of vivid authority, commanding a surprised, accurate language of his own. * W.S. Merwin *He’s a poet who takes enormous risks, not only as a writer, but as a man and I admire him enormously for that. * Kirsty Gunn, Scotsman *This is a book that will make you awaken at night . . . [Robinson's] poetry is unusual in that it is pointed – the glanced moment – and yet can be propelled narrative at the same time. Grimoire is a perfect encapsulation of both these talents . . . exceptionally impressive -- Stuart Kelly * The Scotsman *In this beautifully spare and distilled poetic form these new Scottish folk tales rise from the page like the supernatural beings they give voice to . . . The illustrations are like beautifully strange phantoms . . . unflinching, brutal and often movingly beautiful . . . With its wonderful illustrations, bold design and sumptuous production, it's also a gorgeous book to handle and treasure. * The Tablet *It is no wonder Roberston’s narrative poem-novel, The Long Take, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2018. Grimoire is a collection which revels in this same talent for the tale; the reader is insistently drawn through these poems by the mythical narrative figure. Whether you read for the magic of the story, for the lull of beautiful language, or for the mysteries of the occult, Grimoire is a must-have for your poetry shelf this autumn. * The Skinny *Robertson does something exceptionally impressive with language here, in that the book twists around Gaelic, Scots and English. It does not feel forced, and if it makes a reader check the index, then all to the good. . . Robertson is somehow dapper in just using the right word in the right place for the right line. . . The linguistic inventiveness would mean little or nothing if it did not come with an emotional truth. Robertson doesn’t coax, but he does lure the reader, right up to the point when you are punched in the guts . . .There is a steeliness to Robertson’s work. I would like an audio-book version, as in performance, he is dreadfully still as he tells us dreadful things. This is the poetry of the pause, not the applause. But there is one hand clapping here. * Scotsman *Robertson’s finely wrought poems capture the tradition of shape-shifting inherent in such spirit stories – the slippery interface of human, beast, god/spirit – and explore it in conjunction with dark and troubling narratives that edge on violence, murder and reckoning. These poems are populated by ghosts, witches, selkies, doppelgangers and, as such, read as though they might be reworkings of ancient folktales that have only just been brought to light. The accompanying drawings, in their bold, monochromatic woodcut style, have the feel of cave paintings, or Blakean preliminary sketches for some more colourful works. All in all, it’s a lovely little coffee-table style book of poems, though don’t let that sound too cosy . . . The Robertson brothers’ book is a dark delight; a lexical and narrative cornucopia, full of uncanny and unsettling tales, rendered in a language that treads the line between viscerality and lyricism. * Stride *
£10.44
Red Wheel/Weiser Exploring Celtic Druidism: Ancient Magick and
Book SynopsisAn overflowing cauldron of information, magickal works, and Druid rituals, Exploring Celtic Druidism is the first book to present the authentic teachings of the modern Celtic Druid tradition to a popular audience. You''ll learn what Druidism is and how to practice it to achieve a more positive and enriching life. Included are easy-to-use instructions for gathering your ritual tools, choosing a craft name, personal initiation, as well as doing magickal works and celebrating the eight Great Days of the year. Exploring Celtic Druidism opens the door to the world of the Druids, the group most closely associated with Stonehenge and the mysterious standing stones. This hands-on training guide can help readers discover the Merlin within them. Exploring Celtic Druidism explains how to attain a high degree of inner-vision through personal initiation.
£13.29
Red Wheel/Weiser Clan of the Goddess: Celtic Wisdom and Ritual for
Book SynopsisCombining the enchantment of ancient magick with the playfulness of the Celtic spirit, Clan of the Goddess invites women to reclaim their feminine side and reconnect with the divine.
£15.19
Orbis Books (USA) Journeys on the Edges: The Celtic Tradition
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£17.10
New World Library The Mist-filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles,
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£14.72
New World Library Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on the
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£15.29
Red Wheel/Weiser Mysteries of Demeter Hb
Book SynopsisA practical manual for recreating the Rites and Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone, an ancient Earth-based religion that celebrates not only the Great Mother Goddess and Her Daughter, but a respect for life, for the Earth, and for the divinity of the soul. Each celebration or rite is complete and presented in a clear and practical way. Includes chants, sacred prayers, and recipes for sacred food, and practical, as well as, historical, information. Color photos. llustrated. Bibliography. Index.
£24.70
Red Wheel/Weiser Mysteries of Demeter: Rebirth of the Pagan Way
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£20.57
Red Wheel/Weiser Barddas: A Collection of Original Documents,
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£49.30
Red Wheel/Weiser Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the
Book SynopsisThe Druid Magic Handbook is the first manual of magical practice in Druidry, one of the fastest growing branches of the Pagan movement. The book breaks new ground, teaching Druids how to practice ritual magic for practical and spiritual goals within their own tradition.What sets The Druid Magic Handbook apart is that it does not require the reader to use a particular pantheon or set of symbols. Although it presents one drawn from Welsh Druid tradition, it also shows the reader how to adapt rites and other practices to fit the deities and symbols most meaningful to them. This cutting edge system of ritual magic can be used by Druids, Pagans, Christians, and Thelemites alike!* The first manual of Druidic magical practice ever, replete with spell work and rituals. * John Michael Greer is a highly respected authority on all aspects of Paganism.
£17.09
Weiser Books Celtic Mythology: The Nature and Influence of
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£12.71
Red Wheel/Weiser The Spirit of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses:
Book SynopsisFigures like Brigid, Cernunnos, Rhiannon and the Morrigan are honoured for their magic, their bravery and their mythical deeds. Among pagans, the gods and goddesses of Gaul, Ireland, Wales and the other Celtic lands rank with the most popular and influential of the Greek, Roman, Norse and Egyptian pantheons.This book provides an accessible guide for readers to learn about and connect spiritually with the gods and goddesses of the Celtic lands:Learn key features of each of the major Irish, Welsh and continental Celtic deitiesDiscover the major myths and lore associated with each deityCreate rituals and magical work appropriate for each deityUnderstand the psychological archetypes of each god and goddessForge true and meaningful relationships with the deities for our timeRelate the various gods and goddesses to the sabbats and holy days
£15.19
Red Wheel/Weiser Celtic Goddess Grimoire
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£14.39
Red Wheel The Druid Plant Oracle Working with the Magical
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£26.06
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Merlin and the Discovery of Avalon in the New
Book SynopsisThe first book to present the true identity of the mythic figure Merlin• Uncovers historical evidence that the legend of Merlin was based on the life of a real man• Reveals that Avalon, Merlin’s final resting place, was an island in the United StatesThe legendary figure Merlin is known throughout the world as the wizard of Camelot who was counselor to King Arthur and helped that monarch create the Round Table. Through the course of a 20-year investigation Graham Phillips has uncovered evidence that this famous story was based on the life of an actual historical figure: the son of a Roman consul who became the last of the Romans to rule Britain in the fifth century A.D. Furthermore, the evidence reveals that he died and was buried in what is now the United States.According to legend, Merlin ended his life on the mystical island of Avalon. A 1500-year-old saga tells how Merlin left Britain on a boat bound for a mysterious island to the west. The places described in Merlin’s voyage, Phillips argues, would only have been seen by someone who had journeyed to the New World. For example, the island where boiling fountains bubble from the ground could be the geysers of Iceland, and the island with rivers of ice, the glaciers of Greenland.During his research Phillips discovered that a site believed to be Merlin’s grave was found by the first British settlers in North America: a secret location said to have been preserved in the works of William Shakespeare and the coded writings of the Freemasons. Phillips follows a trail of historical clues that leads ultimately to a mysterious New England tomb. Here a final encrypted message not only reveals the whereabouts of Merlin’s grave but contains evidence that Merlin’s descendants still survive and, through a merger with the Spencer family of Princess Diana, may once again ascend the British throne.
£8.99
Sounds True Inc Anam Cara: Wisdom from the Celtic World
Book SynopsisWhen Saint Patrick first came to Ireland in the 5th century AD, he encountered the Celtic people—with their flourishing spiritual tradition, already thousands of years old. Where the Christians worshiped one God, the Celts had many—and in fact, found divinity all around them: in rivers and hills, the sea and sky, and in every kind of animal. The Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things, and their celebration of the continuous mysteries of everyday existence, survive to this day—a vibrant spiritual legacy unique in the Western world. On Anam Cara, Irish poet and scholar John O'Donohue blends philosophy, instruction, and spiritual insight, taking you inside this remarkable spiritual synthesis. O'Donohue shares secrets from a world where the Fates are not feared, and where God's passionate side is celebrated. These secrets will help you to reconnect with the world around you and the treasures hidden within your soul. In the oral tradition so beloved of the Celts, O'Donohue shares an intuitive approach to spirituality that takes you beyond spiritual "programs" to a place where your heart can be truly nourished and healed. You will learn authentic Irish prayers and blessings; how to discover your individual nature; awakening the senses as "thresholds of the spirit"; understanding the "secret divinity" in your relationships; how the Irish "hospitality" toward death can help you become more compassionate, generous, and fearless; and much more. Tracing the cycles of life and nature, this insightful session draws from the holy waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage—from the Celts and their Druid shamans, the imbas (inspirational sagas) of the wandering bards, and the sacred fountainhead of the Christian monasteries. Join John O'Donohue for a journey to the "island of saints and scholars" where you will discover your own Anam Cara—"soul friend." Course objectives: List some central beliefs of Celtic wisdom • Compile a list of poems that offer hope and inspiration • Recite myths and legends from Celtic history • Discuss new perspectives on life, work and death
£50.25
Progressive Press Numbers of the Gods: Unlocking the Secret Science
Book SynopsisA mind-boggling investigation into ancient wisdom -- and the nature of the universe. Monuments like the Pyramids or Stonehenge make us wonder: Were the ancients way more advanced than we know? In Numbers of the Gods, Sylvain Tristan does the math and finds fascinating answers. Yes, the Bronze Age had superb astronomers, who already knew the exact dimensions of our Earth, Sun and Moon, and that our planet rotates around the Sun, thousands of years BC. New discoveries prove that Celtic Druids and their predecessors used an amazingly precise and unified 366-degree geometry and astronomy to measure space and time. Many key sites of antiquity follow this geometry, from Babylon to Teotihuacán to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Stranger still, Druidic Initiates -- perhaps in the highest ranks of Freemasonry -- have discreetly continued to use their geometry in siting cities like Paris, Washington DC, and modern architectural monuments worldwide. Strangest and most awe-inspiring of all, the magic numbers of the Druids 366, 40 and 10 may be encrypted in the dimensions of the solar system, the physics of our universe and the biology of the human species, as if they were the signature of a Great Architect. The revolutionary evidence in this book is easy to check, the interpretation is limited only by your imagination! Revised edition with index.
£15.99
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Sheela na gig: The Dark Goddess of Sacred Power
Book SynopsisFor millennia, the human imagination has been devoted to the Goddess, so it is hardly a surprise to find images of supernatural females like Sheela na gigs adorning sacred and secular architecture throughout Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland. Appearing on rural churches, castles, bridges, holy wells, tombs, and standing stones, these powerful images of a figure fearlessly displaying her vulva embody the power of the Dark Goddess over the mysteries of sex, life, death, and rebirth. Exploring the art and myth of the Sheela na gig from Celtic and Classical times back to Paleolithic cave art, Starr Goode shows how the Sheela embraces a conundrum of opposites: she clearly offers up her ripe sex yet emanates a repelling menace from the upper half of her hag-like body. Through more than 150 photographs, the author shows how the Sheela is a goddess with the power to renew, a folk deity used to help women survive childbirth, and, as a guardian of doorways and castle walls, a liminal entity representing the gateway to the divine. She explains how these powerful images survived eradication during the rise of Christianity and retained their preeminent positions on sacred sites, including medieval churches.Trade Review“. . . an exciting book on the Sheela na gig, an iconic image Starr Goode has called ‘the perfect antidote to the war on women.’ History, travelogue, and an artist’s insightful ‘gaze’ make this a must-read and very accessible text.” * Vicki Noble, author and co-creator of Motherpeace Tarot *“. . . groundbreaking, comprehensive, and fascinating. . . . No study of the feminine archetype is complete without the insight, knowledge, and extensive imagery presented in this book.” * Anne Baring, author of The Dream of the Cosmos: A Quest for the Soul *“. . . an all-encompassing layered work where all the parts harmonize with the whole . . . a poetic paean to the Great Mother. The writing is clear and exquisite. I strongly recommend it not only to students and researchers on women’s spirituality but to the public at large.” * Cristina Biaggi, Ph.D., author of Habitations of the Great Goddess *“Starr Goode has written a masterful work on the Sheela na gigs. She gives a solid historic and prehistoric foundation for the iconography of the Sheelas, beginning with the Aurignacian period of the Upper Paleolithic. Goode shares her wealth of knowledge, and she beautifully balances the scholarly with a deep sense of the spirituality which the Sheelas represent.” * Miriam Robbins Dexter , author of Whence the Goddesses: A Source Book *“As Starr Goode tells us in this gorgeously illustrated book, Sheelas have for millennia adorned churches, castles, bridges, holy wells, tombs, and standing stones throughout the British Isles and in a few European sites. Highly Recommended.” * Barbara Ardinger, SageWoman. Barbara Ardinger, SageWoman. Barbara Ardinger, SageWoman *Table of ContentsInvitation In PART I History 1 Historical Overview: Agreements and Disagreements 2 The Sheela as Sin 3 Celtic Connection 4 Medieval Mindset on Pagan Soil 5 The Sheela’s Classical Forebears 6 The Dark Goddess of the Neolithic 7 The Cave Art of the Paleolithic PART II Journeys 8 On the Trail of the Sheelas: Ireland 9 On the Trail of the Sheelas: Great Britain PART III Image 10 The Power of Images 11 The Creative Source 12 The Return of the Goddess 13 The Secret of the Sheelas Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
£23.75
Church Publishing Inc Celtic Ways to Pray: Finding God in the Natural
Book SynopsisCeltic traditions point to God in the natural elements in this refreshing take on how to pray.Where is God when we pray? Artist and priest Ruth Pattison looks to the legacy of Celtic spirituality to say God is in all of creation that surrounds us—earth, fire, water, air—and not up in the clouds. She invites the reader into a grounded spirituality rooted deep in Celtic tradition that sees everything as infused with the Spirit—including humanity.The material will deepen the experience of worship with creative hands-on spiritual practices for the context of liturgy. It can also be used for creating the structure and substance of retreats, spiritual formation classes, and for helping parents who want to learn to pray with children. Trade Review“Celtic Ways to Pray infuses prayer with a whole new world of meaning, pregnant with new possibilities. I am thankful for this refreshing, eloquent and beautiful exposition on seeing and experiencing God through prayer and the wonders of nature.”—Beth-Sarah Wright, PhD, author of Becoming Who I Am“Rich with poetic prose, this sublime approach to experiencing God in the material world beckons us, personally and corporately, to an ancient yet ever-timely way of relating with all our senses to our Creator. Ruth Pattison’s innovative prayer experiments will break open your sheltered soul and enrich your worship of this elemental God wherever you are.”—The Rev. Peter M. Wallace, author of Getting to Know Jesus (Again)
£12.99
Red Wheel Fairy Lore
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Druidic Art of Divination: Understanding the
Book SynopsisA complete guide to the techniques of the pre-Celtic Druids for understanding the past, present, and future In this practical guide, Jon G. Hughes shares ancient secret Druidic techniques of divination passed down to him across five generations in an unbroken lineage of influential Welsh Druids. Hughes explains the three forms of divination used by his tradition: interpretive divination, used by readers of the Sevens (small staves with engraved sigils); inductive divination, which includes instructions for reading the wind, reading smoke, and divination using water; and intuitive divination, whose tools includes cup-stones and slate mirrors for scrying. Providing step-by-step instructions for practices in each of the three forms, he offers a wealth of divinatory techniques and explains how to access the altered states of consciousness necessary to read time backward and forward. He also explores the crafting and use of all tools and mixtures the reader will need to perform each type of divination, including botanical compounds, scrying wands, and a slate speculum vitae, the “mirror of life.” He reveals how the prime function of divination in this school of Druidic lore is to gain insight into past, present, and future events through a process of internalizing them, akin to empathy, and then interpreting them. By providing an understanding of pre-Celtic beliefs and clear instructions for Druidic practices, Hughes offers each of us the opportunity to begin our own practical experimentation and journey of discovery into the ancient art of Druidic divination.Trade Review“The ancient art of Druidic divination can be intimidating, but Jon’s writing is informative yet wise as he explains the different systems used by the Druids. This book will leave you wanting to discover more.” * Ambrosia Hawthorn, editor of Witchology Magazine and author of The Spell Book for New Witches *“The Druidic Art of Divination by Jon G. Hughes does a great service making his pre-Celtic Druid oral tradition available to those of us who are unlikely to find someone to teach it to us in person. I highly recommend it to those interested in some new divination techniques and/or learning more about Druidism." * The Magical Buffet *“The Druidic Art of Divination (subtitled Understanding the Past and Seeing Into the Future) is a pleasure through and through. The title alone makes you want to pick it up and thumb through it. If you do, you'll be hooked, in a good way.” * Judy Blackstone, Facing North *Table of ContentsONE The Theory of Pre-Celtic DivinationIntroduction: Keepers of the Knowledge The Role of Pre-Celtic DivinationThe Oral Tradition of the Pre-Celtic DruidsA Cautionary NoteSome Definitions and Clarification 1 The Cultural Context of Pre-Celtic Divination The Druid in Pre-Celtic SocietyThe Arrival of the Celtic Influence The Tri-eminence of the Druid 2 The Rudiments of the Pre-Celtic Druidic WorldviewOn Creation On Nature On God(s) On HumanityOn Divination and Foresight On the End of Time TWO The Praxis 3 Divination The Function and Objectives The Modern-Day ScienceThe Marriage of Science and Tradition The Three Methods Chosen and WhyProcesses Common to All: The Eight Successions of Druidic Divination 4 Interpretive Divination by Learned Wood: The SevensWoods Symbols/Inscriptions Casting Interpretation The Session: The Nine Successions of Divining with the Sevens 5 Inductive Divination by Water: Captured-Water SkryingCollecting and Storing Water in Its Various Forms Distilling Hydrosols or Hydrolats (Floral Waters) Using a Variety of Botanicals Tools and Mediums Preparing the Working EnvironmentPotentializing the Portal Skrying MeditationInterpretation Scattering the Working EnvironmentReflection 6 Intuitive Divination by Slate Skrying: The Slate Speculum Tools and Mediums Preparing the Working Environment Potentializing the Portal MeditationInterpretation Scattering the Working Environment Reflection 7 Intuitive Divination by CupStone Skrying: The BullaunTools and Mediums Bullaun Preparation Preparing the Working Environment Potentializing the Portal Skrying MeditationInterpretationScattering the Working Environment Reflection Conclusion: The Praxis THREE Crafting Introduction and General Guidelines 8 Crafting Your Own MediumsMoon-Cleansed WaterBotanical Compounds Oil Compounds Crafting Libations 9 Crafting Your Own Tools Harvesting and Crafting Skrying Wands The Crafting of a Slate SpeculumConclusion: Divination as Art Index
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Sacred Herbs of Spring: Magical, Healing, and
Book SynopsisA practical guide to the celebration of Beltaine and the sacred herbs of spring • Explores the identification, harvest, and safe practical and ritual use of more than 90 plants and trees • Details rituals for honoring the traditional Gods and Goddesses of spring, such as the Goddess Chloris, the Goddess Flora, and the Daghda • Reveals which herbs to use for luck, magic, protection, purification, abundance, fertility, and love as well as the herbs of the Faeries and Elves and herbs for journeying to the Otherworld and for contacting the High Gods and Goddesses Marking the beginning of the Celtic year, the festival of Beltaine, May Day, is a celebration of the return of spring and the promise of summer, a time for love magic and spells for increasing the fertility of the land and the plants that grow upon it. Like Samhain in autumn, Beltaine is also a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual world is at its most transparent and the ancestors and denizens of the Otherworld easily interact with the world of humans. Presenting a practical guide to the celebration of Beltaine, Ellen Evert Hopman examines the plants, customs, foods, drinks, and rituals of May Day across many cultures. Discussing the gods and goddesses of spring, Hopman details the rituals for honoring them as well as traditional poems, prayers, incantations, folk rhymes, and sayings related to this time of year. She explores well dressing, the custom of honoring the source of sacred water by decorating a well. She also looks at Beltaine’s association with Walpurgisnacht and Hexennacht, which fall the preceding evening. In the extensive section on the sacred plants of Beltaine, the author explores more than 90 herbs and trees, offering spells, rituals, and recipes alongside their medicinal healing uses. She reveals sacred woods suitable for the Beltaine fires and Beltaine flowers for rituals and spells. She explores herbs for luck, magic, purification, abundance, and love; herbs for protection, such as bindweed, elder, and St. John’s wort; herbs of the Faeries and Elves, such as burdock and dandelion; and herbs for journeying to the Otherworld and contacting the high gods and goddesses. She also details the identification, harvest, and preparation of seasonal edible herbs, greens, mushrooms, and flowers. Woven throughout with mystical tales of folk, Faery, and sacred herbs, this guide offers each of us practical and magical ways to connect with Nature, the plant kingdom, and the Spirits that surround us in the season of spring.Trade Review“Anyone who loves green magic, green medicine, and green hearts will delight in Ellen Evert Hopman’s newest book, The Sacred Herbs of Spring. From altar to stove, from pharmacy to arcane lore, we are guided skillfully, carefully, and eruditely. Welcome fairies. Welcome spring. Welcome a wonderful new book.” * Susun S. Weed, Wise Woman Herbal Series *“Hopman shows us how the old lore worked all around the world--and still works now. This book will bring the herbs of spring to light for each of us.” * Elen Sentier, author of Shaman Pathways--Trees of the Goddess *“Rife with rare treasures of history, wise woman's lore, and practical magic. Her research is unparalleled and encompasses a lifetime of scholarship and devotion. This book gives great hope to the human relationship with the procession of the seasons and our Mother Earth.” * Elyse Poppers, author of The Little Love Book *“A comprehensive view, including recipes, illustrations, lore, and caveats, of the various herbs, barks, berries, and so on for your Beltaine celebration. I really enjoyed the depth of knowledge here and heartily recommend it to those of you who follow the Druidic and Pagan paths.” * J. T. Sibley, Ph.D., author of The Way of the Wise *“A book that is meant to be worn through use over the years and should be at hand each year when the green first appears on the trees.” * Andrew Theitic, editor and publisher of The Witches’ Almanac *“Hopman provides a beautifully researched, international, cross-cultural, pan-millennial framework for understanding the ancient festival and its evolution into modern time. . . . It shines with the author’s love of the plant tribes of the earth.” * Michael R. Gorman, Druid and author of The Celtic Philosopher’s Stone *“A must-read for anyone on the Druid path, and of great interest to anyone in herbal lore and Pagan traditions.” * Joanna van der Hoeven, author of The Book of Hedge Druidry *“The green world through the lens of Hopman will transport you to magical realms yet unseen. This book is destined to be a classic!” * Orion Foxwood, author of The Tree of Enchantment *“Hopman has gathered a far-ranging collection of herbal lore. . . . Folk beliefs and modern ritual imagery are supplemented by a wide variety of seasonal recipes and concoctions, from Dandelion Mead and Rowan Berry Liqueur to Lilac Scones and Marigold and Lemon Balm Cheesecake.” * Sharon Paice MacLeod, author of Celtic Myth and Religion *“Weaves together the magic of sacred herbs with wonderful recipes. Hopman provides easy-to-follow herbal formulas and remedies that will fill the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner with the inspiration and magic of the herbal spirits.” * Chris Allaun, author of Underworld *“This book reconfigures the information and provides us with not just a reference of herbs for this time of year but also a collection of useful information for understanding the Sabbat. . . . This excellently researched work is a must-have for any herbalist as an important resource.” * T. Scarlet Jory, editor of WynterGreene Magazine *“Beautifully illustrated . . . a book to keep on a shelf in the heart of your home, as you’ll be reaching for it often.” * Gary and Ruth Colcombe, hosts of Celtic Myth Podshow *“This rich compilation should be on the shelf (or e-reader) of anyone interested in herbs or Pagan practices.” * Morven Westfield, author of The Old Power Returns *“The power of The Sacred Herbs of Spring goes much beyond its medicinal preparations. Hopman takes us on an enchanted journey into the world of Fairies and Elves, spirits that lead us along an avenue into the Otherworld, the world beyond.” * Nicholas Brink, Ph.D., author of Beowulf’s Ecstatic Trance Magic *"This handbook by master herbalist and Druidic initiate Ellen Evert Hopman is a welcome companion to her Sacred Herbs of Samhain (2019). The Celtic year was (and still is) divided into the dark half and the light half, and so this pair of books gives us information to help us work through the entire year." * Barbara Ardinger, Witches & Pagans Magazine *"Hopman's previous book, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, keeps popping up in my Amazon suggestions and I've seen it reviewed and posted about numerous times over the past couple of months. I am certainly interested in the book and when I was given the opportunity to review her newest book, The Sacred Herbs of Spring, I jumped on the opportunity. I was not disappointed! Hopman is a Druid and master herbalist, and it shows in her writing. Each chapter is filled with herbs and plants scared to Beltane based upon what you can use them for. Much like my herbarium posts, Hopman discussed each plant's folklore and their medicinal uses. For many of the plants, she also includes delicious recipes for culinary dishes as well as herbal remedies. Each description also comes with an extensive warning, allowing the reader to make an informed choice as to which plants they may or may not want to use. Furthermore, Hopman includes extensive research and cites her sources faithfully. As a scholar, I greatly appreciated her attention to detail." * Willow, Flying the Hedge: The Path of a Hedgewitch *"I recommend this book to anyone with a Wiccan or Pagan inclination, as well as anyone wanting to live a more natural lifestyle that includes using local natural products. The author, Ellen Evert Hopman, is the author of this volume as well as The Sacred Herbs of Samhain. If it is similar to this volume, it is well worth adding to your library." * Lalia Wilson, Tarot Reflections *"...The author provides a wealth of information on celebrating an honoring this sabbat. The veil between the worlds is thinnest not just on Samhain but Beltaine as well. Within the pages are rituals, recipes, offerings celebrating spring. This a great comprehensive book on all things Beltaine and inspiration for how you can honor and celebrate spring and the upcoming summer." * Amber Barnes, FacingNorth.net *Table of ContentsForeword by Chris Aldridge Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION The Origins of Beltaine PART ONE USEFUL PRIMERS FOR THIS BOOK Understanding Celtic CosmologyA Primer on Fairies and Helpful Spirits A Primer on Herbal Preparation PART TWOTHE MAGICAL HERBS OF BELTAINE Sacred Woods for the Beltaine Fires Herbs of the Fairies, Elves, and Spirits Herbs of Magic and the MysteriesHerbs of Protection Herbs of Purification Herbs for Connecting to Other Realms, Higher Beings, and Visions Herbs for Courage and Clarity Herbs for Love, Fertility, and Abundance Edible Beltaine Herbs and Flowers for Magic and Ritual PART THREE TRADITIONS, RITES, AND FOODS OF BELTAINE Traditions of Beltaine Rites of Beltaine Foods for the Beltaine Feast Notes Other Books and Resources from Ellen Evert Hopman Index of Plants by Common NameIndex of Plants by Scientific NameGeneral Index
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Secrets of the Druids: From Indo-European Origins
Book SynopsisA guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic faith • Reconstructs the Druidic faith from surviving remnants, parallels with other Indo-European traditions, and dedicated study of scholarly sources • Details magical rites and ceremonies, methods for consecrating an outdoor temple, and customs for celebrating important festivals such as Beltaine and Samhain • Discusses rules for firecraft, making offerings to deities and spirits, and the ancient Coligny calendar, including the names of the months in old Gaulish Druids and their magic, lore, and rituals have fascinated all those who encounter them, from the ancient Greeks and Romans onward. Even today, the mere mention of their name evokes pictures of standing stones, mistletoe, golden sickles, white-robed priests, and powerful sorcerers. But were they really as we picture them? Drawing on comparative mythology and linguistics, archaeological evidence, and etymology, Teresa Cross offers readers a comprehensive course in the history and development of the Celtic spiritual tradition and its lore, reconstructing the Druidic faith from the remnants that have survived and dedicated study of scholarly sources. She also reveals parallels with other Indo-European traditions, such as the similarities between Celtic and Vedic Hindu beliefs and practices. She chronicles the ethics and spiritual teachings of Druidism and the Celtic faith and examines what happened to these beliefs during centuries of Christianization. Moving from history to practice, Cross details magical rites and ceremonies as practiced by modern-day followers of Druidactos. She explores the structure of the Touta, which roughly corresponds to “tribe,” methods for consecrating a nemeton, the outdoor temple that offers the optimum sacred space for the meeting of heaven and earth, and the rites and customs associated with important festivals such as Beltaine and Samhain. She also explores the rules of firecraft, the sacred art of giving to the cosmos, making offerings to deities and spirits, sacred food and beverages, and the ancient Coligny calendar, including the names of the months in old Gaulish. Offering an authentic handbook for starting your own Celtic group led by Druids, Cross reveals the meanings and metaphysics behind the Celtic and Druidic customs and traditions, reuniting the fragmentary remains of long-lost Druid culture with the still-living practices of the Celtic faith.Trade Review“. . . a refreshing stream of information flowing from an enormous reservoir of research and experience. For twenty-first-century readers desiring knowledge of historic Celtic spirituality or wishing to follow the rites and ways of this ancient path, this book is an indispensable resource.” * Kenneth McIntosh, author of Water from an Ancient Well *“A thoughtful and well-researched reconstruction of archaic Celtic tribal spirituality.” * John Michael Greer, author of The Druidry Handbook *“This fascinating account of the Druids--from ancient to modern practice--provides a comprehensive history of the tradition as well as everything one needs to know to practice this vibrant path of healing and magic.” * Martha Shideler, author of Caitlin: Priestess of the Goddess and editor of The Independent Celt *“. . . a fantastic guide on modern Celtic polytheism. Filled with important information on history and modern, practical takes on rituals, this book is a must for the aspiring polytheist. An engaging and thought-provoking read from start to finish--I loved it!” * Domhnall Irvine, Druid of Sylvan Celtic Fellowship *“Secrets of the Druids has been updated and expanded, strengthening some its best features, such as its detailed linguistic resources. I heartily recommend it to anyone interested in Celtic culture and spirituality or the ancient world in general.” * Mark DeFillo, Druid Belenios Ategnatos of Kredenn Geltiek Hollvedel *"A GOOD RECONSTRUCTION is hard to find. It must be rooted in living priesthood and also scrupulously historical, drawing on textual, artistic and archaeological sources. It must be both true to its origins and acceptable to modern culture. It should bring ancient and modern cosmologies into a meaningful dance that uplifts rather than overwhelms the worshiper. Perhaps most importantly, it must be explained simply but thoroughly, and its rituals should be beautiful and practical to enact. Secrets of the Druids; From Indo-European Origins to Modern Practices by Teresa Cross is just such a gem. It draws on history, archaeology and linguistics to reconstruct cosmology, theology and ritual. The result is not just a book about ancient Celtic religion or just a hands-on guide to modern Druidry, but a highly readable marriage of both that is well-researched and well-written." * The Witches' Almanac *"A living and working triad of study, activity, and inspiration empowers the research, practice, and focus of Secrets of the Druids for students everywhere. Highly recommended." * Searles O’Dubhain, Pagan Ireland Magazine *Table of ContentsFOREWORD Remembering the Druids by Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D. AUTHOR’S PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION A Cultural and Linguistic Family Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION A New Celtic Renaissance PART I Ancient Customs 1 Celts, Druids, and Gauls 2 Survivals and Revivals 3 Celtic Cosmology 4 Sacrificial Giving 5 The Gods and Their Tales 6 Principles of Druidiacta 7 The Celtic Lore of the Soul PART II Modern Practices 8 The Structure of the Touta 9 The Nemeton 10 Sacred Gear 11 Rites of Passage 12 Adbertoi: Public Rites 13 Rites and Customs of the Festivals 14 The Calendar of the Year 15 Clergy Requirements Appendices A Rules of Firecraft B Otherworld Regions C Names of Ritual Gear D Indo-European Etymologies E Sacred Foods and Beverages and Food Symbolism F Pronunciation of Celtic Languages G Celts from the West H Etymologies of Celtic Deity Names I Modern Scots Gaelic Kingship J Gaulish Grammar K Hindu and Celtic Parallels Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author
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Cheshmeyeh Keetab get lost
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Sydney University Press Celts in Legend and Reality: Papers from the
Book SynopsisCONTENTS:Preface by Pamela O'NeillCelts in the Material Record??The image of a Celtic society: medieval West Highland sculpture by David H Caldwell, Fiona M McGibbon, Suzanne Miller and Nigel A RuckleyJust what did a nemeton look like anyway? By Kristen ErskineCelts, Romans and Germans in the Rhineland by Michael NelsonThe ancient Celts: classical perceptions and modern definitions by David Sheehan'Celts in the Gobi desert': a linguistico-archaeological mess by Aedeen CreminCelts in History??Gendering the foundation myths of Scotland in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries by Michelle SmithEdmund Burke and Mary Wollstonecraft's Irish education by Mary SpongbergEamhain Mhacha in this world and in the otherworld by Penny PollardMyth and legend in the landscape of the Rhondda Valley, south Wales, as a source of cultural identity by Graham Aubrey'And anyway she was always going about with the Mother of God': the Brigid and Mary stories in Gaelic culture by Mary O'ConnellCelts in Law??The idea of continuation and extinguishment of 'Welsh' customary land law in the face of Norman-English conquest and legal regime change by Michael StuckeyThe Welsh laws of women by Gwenyth RichardsThe Scottish Highlands and the conscience of the nation, 1886 to 2003 by Ewen A CameronCelts in Literature??Irish myths: fantastic nonsense or a real record of astronomical catastrophes? by Patrick McCaffertyImperial Roman elements in the architecture of the city in Saltair na Rann by Tessa MorrisonFiction, feminism and the 'Celtic Church': the Sister Fidelma novels of Peter Tremayne by Carole CusackMorgan le Fay: Celtic origins and literary images by Dominique Beth WilsonWicca in Eileanan and the problems of history by Lauren BernauerCelts in the Diaspora??Irish and Scottish child migrants at Pinjarra: maintaining a Celtic identity by Paula-Lee M MageeThe Irish language in Australia: survey of a community language by Dymphna Lonergan'A class equal to any for making prosperous colonists...': Ulster Protestant migrants in the Antipodes by Brad Patterson'Migrant fairies': an anthropological investigation of contemporary Celtic identity in the Australian setting as endorsed by mythical symbolism by Jeffrey ParkerCompeting Celticities: Cornish and Irish constructions of Australia by Philip Payton
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The Medieval and Modern Centre Medieval Irish Law: Text and Context
Book SynopsisCONTENTS:Preface by Anders Ahlqvist & Pamela O''NeillThe Types of Pledges in Early Irish Law: Form, Function and Context by Jaqueline BemmerAspects of athgabál aile by Hanne-Mette Alsos RaaeReflecting a Local Economy? Evidence from Coibnes Uisci Thairidne by Riona DoolanThe Distribution of Body-fine: AD 650-1150 by Neil McLeodNarratives in Early Irish Law: A Typological Study by Fangzhe QiuMaterial Culture and Social Development in Early Irish Law Texts by Pamela O''NeillTowards the Linguistic Dating of Early Irish Law Texts by David StifterNorse Loanwords and the Dating of Early Irish Texts by Timothy CausbrookOld Irish airaiccecht ''primer, etc.'' by Anders Ahlqvist
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The Medieval and Modern Centre Late Medieval Irish Law Manuscripts: A
Book SynopsisLate Medieval Irish Law Manuscripts: A Reappraisal of Methodology and Context challenges the long-held view that Irish law manuscripts produced in the secular law schools of the late medieval period are only the work of antiquarians.This book examines the texts in their political, social and cultural contexts, particularly in relation to the Irish revival of the fourteenth century onwards. Finnane's examination of the manuscripts includes: legal interpretation and the role of glossing and commenting on older canonical texts' in establishing the authority of those texts in the present the use of the manuscripts in legal education the use of the past in providing legitimacy and authority, particularly in a legal context. Finnane argues that the manuscripts are the work of jurists authorising a revived legal system connected to a re-emergent Irish political elite, after more than a century of Anglo Norman invasion and rule.
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Sydney University Press Celts and their Cultures at Home and Abroad: A
Book SynopsisCONTENTS:Preface by Anders Ahlqvist & Pamela O'NeillOld Irish no· by Anders AhlqvistIn Pursuit of the Hand of Madeleine de Valois: The European Marriage Negotiations of James V of Scotland I517-1536 by Lorna G. BarrowScottish Migration to Ulster during the 'Seven III Years' of the 1690s by Karen J. CullenIrish suide / -side 'the aforementioned' by Aaron GriffithThe Murder of the Archbishop of St Andrews and its Place in the Politics of Religion in Restoration Scotland and England by Marcus K. HarmesTwo Fragments of Auraicept na nÉces in the Irish Franciscan Archive: Context and Content by Deborah HaydenAn Examination of the Recent Reconceptualising of Woodlands in Scotland from the Last Ice Age to the Present by Sybil M. JackCelticity in the Works of William Shakespeare by Charles W. MacquarrieÓn and airliciud: Loans in Medieval lrish Law by Neil McLeod'What are you talking about?' Tochmarc Ailbe and Courtship Flytings by Daniel F. Melia'The Canny Scot' Rev. John Dunmore Lang and the Largs Controversy by Tessa MorrisonThe Meaning of Muirbolc: A Gaelic Toponymic Mystery by Pamela O'NeillWilliam Cobbett's Scotophobia by Gordon Pentland'The Original of the Portrait' Irish Gothic and the Painted Image by Julie-Ann RobsonFrom Synthetic to Analytic? The Changing Use of Diminutive Expressions in Welsh by Karolina RosiakThe Iconography of Sovereignty and Dynasty in Early Renaissance Britain by Katie StevensonLaoidh an Táilleir 'The Ballad of the Tailor': Sartorial Satire and Social Change in Eighteenth-Century Scotland by Natasha SumnerLost - and some Found: Scottish Gaelic Manuscripts in New South Wales by Alasdair & Brian TaylorSt Carthage in Australasia by Chris Watson
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Sydney University Press Germano-Celtica: A Festschrift for Brian Taylor
Book SynopsisCONTENTS:Preface by Anders Ahlqvist & Pamela O'NeillIn Honour of my Father, Brian Taylor by Alasdair TaylorBrian Taylor: The Wizard of Celtic Studies by Aedeen CreminBrian Taylor: An Appreciation by Sybil JackHast du mir gesehen by Anders AhlqvistThe Soul in the Old English Soliloquies and Ninth-Century Neoplatonism by Daniel AnlezarkThe Psalter in the Prose Lives of St Guthlac by Helen AppletonWelsh Antiquarianism and Proto-Nationalism in Elizabeth Hardy's Owen Glendower (1849) by Geraint EvansCaerleon and Cultural Memory in the Modem Literature of Wales by Helen Fulton'The Mavis of Clan Donald': Engaging with John MacCodrum by William GilliesStudying in Continental Europe: The Experience of Australian Postgraduates by Wallace KirsopFrom Phonetics to Phonograph: Teaching Spoken German in the 1930s by Nicola McLellandScottish and German Connections by Michael Graham NelsonOtherness in the Writings of St Patrick by Lynette OlsonA Possible Early Medieval Route across Scotland by Pamela O'NeillLiterary Translations between Polish and Welsh: An Overview by Karolina RosiakThe Death of the Dictation by Katherine Spadaro
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Sydney University Press Celtic-Australian Identities
Book SynopsisCONTENTS:United Irishman Organisation in New South Wales and the Castle Hill Revolt of March 1804 by Ruán O'DonnellThe Connerys in Ireland and NSW by Brendan Kiely'An Interesting Freight of Numerous Friendless Beings' - pre-Famine Assisted Immigration to NSW by Perry McIntyreEmbarking for the New World - a Group Migration to South Australia in 1849 by Patrick DuffyA Gathering of Irish Instinctives: Dan Deniehy's Republican Portrait by David HeadonFinding the Welsh in NSW by Lesley WalkerBoorowa and Young-a case study of the Influence of Irish-Australians on the Voting for Australian Federation by Patrick McCormackIrish-Australian Nightingales - Voices from an Invisible Choir? by Jeff BrownriggPriests, the Gaelic Revival and Irish-Australian Cultural Identity, 1880-1920 by Jonathan WoodingThe Impact of Vietnam and Ireland on Australian Identity during the 1960s by Val NooneLouis de Paor - From the Boy to the Father by Brian ÓConchubhair
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No Business MY LIFE MY STORY MY JOURNEY AND A TALL TALE Book
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Reaktion Books Arthur: God and Hero in Avalon
Book SynopsisFor fifteen centuries, legends of King Arthur have inspired generations. In the misty past of a Britain under siege, half-remembered events became shrouded in ancient myth and folklore. The resulting tales were told and retold, until over time Arthur, Camelot, Avalon, the Round Table, the Holy Grail, Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere all became instantly recognizable icons. Along the way, Arthur's life and times were recast in the mould of the hero's journey: his miraculous conception at Tintagel through the magical intercession of his shaman guide, Merlin; the childhood deed of pulling the Sword from the Stone through which Arthur was anointed King; the Quest for the Holy Grail, the most sacred object in Christendom; the betrayal of Arthur by his wife and champion; and the apocalyptic battle between Good and Evil, ending with Arthur's journey to the Otherworld. Arthur: God and Hero in Avalon views Arthur in terms of comparative mythology, and argues that the Once and Future King remains relevant because his story speaks so eloquently about universal human needs and anxieties. The book discusses the tales of King Arthur, from the very earliest versions to the most recent film and television adaptations, and offers readers an insight into why Arthur remains so popular.
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Birlinn General Celtic Blessings
Book SynopsisWriting well over a thousand years ago, the Celtic saints and their followers who penned them reflected not just the cares and concerns of their own times, but also gave voice to the universal human experience – the hopes, fears, joys and anxieties that are as much part of modern existence as they were in the Dark Ages. Meditations on birth, death and everything else that comes in between, as well as comments on the rhythms of everyday life, are mixed with musings on the natural world, the divine and, of course, the eternal questions that everyone asks.
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