Celtic religion and mythology Books
The Lilliput Press Ltd The Abode Of Fancy
Book SynopsisThe Abode of Fancy tells the story of a young Dublin man, Simeon Collins – lonely and desperate for love – whose friendships with a loosely associated group of elderly, alcoholic men yield a grim picture of his own probable future life. It also tells the story of the Mad Monk, a mythical god-man, who returns to Ireland, eager to find his long-dead brother Elijah. And then there’s the lovesick hare, the ghostly skeletal bull, and the barmy banshee Maggie Nutmeg Devlin. As the stories progress, the two worlds draw closer and closer, interweaving to fuse reality and fantasy in an exhilarating extravaganza that explores the nature of loneliness, the impossibility of love, and the possible consolations of friendship. This is an elaborate literary novel, sure to garner a cult following, drawing together Irish traditions of linguistic whimsy and ironic fantasy, with a modern hysterical realist style. Coll has an unmistakably distinctive voice, and with unrivalled linguistic flair he expertly combines the tenderness and simplicity of a child with the cynicism and gloom of an old man. The Abode of Fancy is an auspicious debut and a hilarious, heartbreaking and jaw-dropping read. Extracts from the novel have been featured in Granta and The Stinging FlyTrade Review‘Wildly talented … a huge, mad gem.’—Donal Ryan ‘Marvellously strange’ —Sara Baume
£16.10
Dare-Gale Press Pilot Songs for a Phantom Island
Book Synopsis
£9.19
Liverpool University Press Mortuary Practices and Social Identities in the
Book SynopsisA collection of essays exploring the interpretation of medieval identities through burial data.Trade ReviewAn engaging and stimulating collection of value for the serious student of the subject. Christopher Scull, British Archaeology, May/June 2010 * British Archaeology, May/June 2010 *Table of Contents Preface – Duncan Sayer and Howard Williams 1. 'Halls of mirrors': death and identity in medieval archaeology - Howard Williams and Duncan Sayer 2. Working with the dead - Robert Chapman 3. Beowulf and British prehistory - Richard Bradley 4. Fighting wars, gaining status: on the rise of Germanic elites - Stefan Burmeister 5. ‘Hunnic’ modified skulls: physical appearance, identity and the transformative nature of migrations - Susanne Hakenbeck 6. Rituals to free the spirit – or what the cremation pyre told - Karen Høilund Nielsen 7.Barrows, roads and ridges – or where to bury the dead? The choice of burial grounds in late Iron-Age Scandinavia - Eva S. Thäte 8. Anglo-Saxon DNA? - Catherine Hills 9. Laws, funerals and cemetery organisation: the seventh-century Kentish family - Duncan Sayer 10. On display – envisioning the early Anglo-Saxon dead - Howard Williams 11. Variation in the British burial rite: AD 400–700 - David Petts 12. Anglo-Saxon attitudes: how should post-AD 700 burials be interpreted? - Grenville Astill 13. Rethinking later medieval masculinity: the male body in death - Roberta Gilchrist Bibilography Index
£109.50
Liverpool University Press Mortuary Practices and Social Identities in the
Book SynopsisA collection of essays exploring the interpretation of medieval identities through burial data.Trade ReviewAn engaging and stimulating collection of value for the serious student of the subject. Christopher Scull, British Archaeology, May/June 2010 * British Archaeology, May/June 2010 *Table of Contents Preface – Duncan Sayer and Howard Williams 1. 'Halls of mirrors': death and identity in medieval archaeology - Howard Williams and Duncan Sayer 2. Working with the dead - Robert Chapman 3. Beowulf and British prehistory - Richard Bradley 4. Fighting wars, gaining status: on the rise of Germanic elites - Stefan Burmeister 5. ‘Hunnic’ modified skulls: physical appearance, identity and the transformative nature of migrations - Susanne Hakenbeck 6. Rituals to free the spirit – or what the cremation pyre told - Karen Høilund Nielsen 7.Barrows, roads and ridges – or where to bury the dead? The choice of burial grounds in late Iron-Age Scandinavia - Eva S. Thäte 8. Anglo-Saxon DNA? - Catherine Hills 9. Laws, funerals and cemetery organisation: the seventh-century Kentish family - Duncan Sayer 10. On display – envisioning the early Anglo-Saxon dead - Howard Williams 11. Variation in the British burial rite: AD 400–700 - David Petts 12. Anglo-Saxon attitudes: how should post-AD 700 burials be interpreted? - Grenville Astill 13. Rethinking later medieval masculinity: the male body in death - Roberta Gilchrist Bibilography Index
£27.99
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.
£15.20
Collective Ink Daughters of Danu, The
Book SynopsisThe daughters of Danu has been written to encourage people regardless of where they are on their chosen path, to excite and encourage the reader to deepen their knowledge by inwardly asking themselves such questions as; Who are these magical characters, and what do they represent? Most of the ancient teaching methods were done through metaphor, symbolism and even parable, why? Because they work. For any beginner starting out on a Pagan learning curve, the Pagan scene can be very confusing and even disheartening. The key is is that once you know what questions to ask, the answers will be all that much easier to find, and this book will give the reader the incentive to unearth those questions. On the other hand, for the established Pagan, this book will be a joy to read and the roller coaster ride of an adventure that will resonate with what they have already learned. Regardless of who you are, how old or young, there will be something within this story that will inspire your spirit and lift your heart.
£11.77
Taylor & Francis The Greatness and Decline of the Celts History of Civilization
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£285.00
Taylor & Francis The Greatness and Decline of the Celts The History of Civilization
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£45.59
Taylor & Francis The Rise of the Celts
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£43.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sacred Earth Sacred Soul
Book SynopsisA leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves.John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection with God, with each other, and with the earth. Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity’s leading practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless wisdom is more necessary than ever, including: Pelagius, who shows us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all God’s creation, and courageously stand up for our principles in the face of oppression.Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the sacred feminine to overcom
£21.59
Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. Celtic Queen Maeve and Addiction An Archetypal
Book Synopsis
£24.65
Arcturus Publishing The Essential Book of Druidry
Book Synopsis
£999.99
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
Book Synopsis
£18.05
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
Book Synopsis
£20.74
Red Wheel/Weiser Barddas: A Collection of Original Documents,
Book Synopsis
£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.
£16.19
Weiser Books Celtic Mythology: The Nature and Influence of
Book Synopsis
£13.46
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
Red Wheel Fairy Lore
Book Synopsis
£11.07
