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2) The Druids
Author
Publisher
W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Presents a study of the legend and reality of ancient Druids, looking at their Celtic origins, their religious practices and beliefs, and areas in which they were believed to have special wisdom, such as philosophy and magic.
Publisher
Blandford Press
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
John Matthews presents a cross-section through the diverse layers of Druid history and custom. Using rare sources-often lost or forgotten texts and translations- he shows how various aspects od Druidism originated and how these contribute to practices we see today. A Druid himself, John Matthews has expert knowledge and avoids the misinterpretation of
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Language
English
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A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue, with a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, an afterword by the late author's brother, Pat O'Donohue, and insightful material from O'Donohue's circle of close friends.
In this revered classic, John O'Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and...
Author
Publisher
Inner Traditions International
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Explores the spiritual world of the ancient Celts, describing the culture's belief that the spiritual world infused every aspect of daily life, including art, poetry, and mythology, and its influence on modern cultures.
Author
Publisher
Blandford
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
."..Not an academic translation but a collection of tales that are retold with lavish illustrations. Stewart selected the Celtic stories from collections and manuscripts, interpretations and reworkings of Celtic myths, and traditional ballads and tales.... These are hard-edged stories that illustrate the cruelty of an early people, but they are also fanciful and lovely. The author's retelling of these stories is very poetic and beautiful. Recommended."--...
Author
Publisher
Hampton Roads Publishing Company
Pub. Date
20181101
Language
English
Description
Drawing on myth, folklore, poetry, and the tales of Celtic gods and heroes, this little book is an invitation to readers to explore the spiritual tradition of the Celtic peoples-a tradition rooted in hospitality and one that is of growing importance in these increasingly fractured and troubled times. McColman illustrates the mystery inherent in this spiritual path with a brief discussion of the three streams of the Celtic path. He explores how faith...
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Through text and illustrations presents the history of the Druids from ancient times to the 1990s, including information on the Druid and Celtic religions, myths and beliefs, sanctuaries and shrines, witches and Druidesses, and ritual murder.
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Celtic origins, heroes, and stories spring to life in T. W. Rolleston's classic work, Celtic Myths and Legends. Spanning thousands of years and across thousands of miles, these myths and legends offer a glimpse into worlds long gone that continue to influence modern culture. The book includes classical accounts of Celtic tribes in Europe that describe their lives, the ancient gods and world of nature that they worshiped during and after their migrations...
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Language
English
Description
A 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...
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