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Author : Edward Davies (Chancellor of Christ's College in Brecon.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1809
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:B900306439
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 147008614X
THE first section of the ensuing Essay, effects the principal objects of a Preface; yet the Author has not the confidence to intrude upon his Reader, without premising a few pages, to bespeak his attention, and conciliate his esteem without offering some apology for the nature of his subject, and the manner in which it has been treated. To some persons, the utility of such a work may not be obvious. It may be asked What interest has the present age, in a mew of the errors and prejudices of the Pagan Britons? To obviate this, and similar inquiries, I would suggest the reflection, that the history of mankind is, in a great measure, the history of errors and prejudices that the superstition we have now to contemplate, however absurd in itself, affected the general tone of thinking in several districts of Britain 'that its influence continued to recent times, and has scarcely vanished at the present day. To an age of general inquiry, an investigation of the form and principles of this superstition, must surely be a subject of interest. In our times, a split of research, which few are so unjust as to impute to idle curiosity, embraces all the regions of the known world: and is our own country the only spot that must be deemed unworthy of our attention?
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497890985
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1809 Edition.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1809
Category : Bards and bardism
ISBN : HARVARD:HXGSY4
This 1809 volume contains a study of the mythology and rites of the British Druids ascertained bynational documents and compared with the general traditions and customs of heathenism.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230351833
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1809 edition. Excerpt: ...knew that he who bad sold his life would cut with sharp blades. He should have declared this openly, then he would have been slain with pointed weapons. Notwithstanding his friendly covenant, he was meditating a convenient attack. He had boasted of the carcasses of brave and powerful men, whom he would pierce in the presence of Gwynedd.f "I drank of the wine and the mead of the water-dweller, "and because I had drunk, I made a stroke with a small "piercing blade." J "It was not thy excess of drinking "which emboldened the fell chief: when every one made a "stroke, thou didst the same. But when the issue comes, "it would have been well for thee not to have offended: the "present rewarder of your deed has displayed a mighty "and dreadful arm." Hengist's proposal of a friendly meeting, for the ostensible purpose of set? tling all disputes. + That is, Vartigern, Lord of Gwynedd, or North Wales. Golyddan, Bard of the seventh century, emphatically styles him Gwrtheyrn Gvynerfrf.--IV. Archaiol, p. 156. t This is the apology of a Saxon individual, for his atrocious conduct at the feast: to which the indignant Briton replies--" It was not thy excess," ice. Eidiol, or Aiubrosius, who retaliated upon the Saxons by the death f Hengist. SONG IX. "GWYl A AETH GATTRAETH."--p. 4. The Hard, pursuing his Subject, openly charges Vortigern as an Accomplice in Hengist's Plot. The heroes who went to Cattraeth were renowned. Wine and mead, from golden cups, was their liquor in the year when we accepted of the dignified man who had been set aside. Three, and three score, and three hundred were they, wearing gold chains.f Of those who hastened to the excess...
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1986-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0403079853
Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : Health Research Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0787308072
The Secret Rites and Traditions of Ancient Britain Restored. with 8 drawings by Wendy Wood & other illustrations. Frontispiece (The Rite of Initiation). This volume reveals the former existence within the British Islands of a very ancient native mystic.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991-09-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1856520188
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1440072515
Excerpt from Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Ascertained by National Documents: And Compared With the General Traditions and Customs of Heathenism, as Illustrated by the Most Eminent Antiquaries of Our Age These documents are found, upon investigation, to develope a system of religion, which, for many ages, influenced the affairs of the human race, not only in these islands, but also in the adjacent regions of Europe: and are we not to inquire in what this religion consisted, and what hold it took of the mind of man? Or is it an useless task, to expose the origin of some absurd customs and prejudices, which are still cherished in certain corners of our land? But it will be said - The state of society amongst the ancient Britons was rude and unpolished; and their very religion opposed the progress of science and of letters. Be this admitted: yet the Britons, with all their barbarism and absurdities, constituted a link in the great chain of history. In addition to this, their affairs derive some importance from their rank amongst our own progenitors, their connection with our native country, and the remains of their monuments, which still appear in our fields. A prospect of the few advantages which they enjoyed, may furnish no unpleasant subject of comparison with our own times. A candid exposure of that mass of error under which they groaned, may inspire us with more lively gratitude for the knowledge of the true religion, and, perhaps, suggest a seasonable caution against the indulgence of vain speculation upon sacred subjects - a weakness to which the human mind is prone in every age. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0332672662
Excerpt from The Mythology and Rites of the British Druids, Ascertained by National Documents: And Compared With the General Traditions and Customs of Heathenism, as Illustrated by the Most Eminent Antiquaries of Our Age; With an Appendix, Containing Ancient Poems and Extracts, With Some Remarks on Ancient British Coins In the selection of matter, the author has endea voured to observe a medium, between that fastidious abruptness, which leaves many of the great outlines of a subject unmarked, and a minute prolixity, which scrutinizes every obscure corner of heathen abomination. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1528481879
Excerpt from Mythology and Rites of the British Druids Ascertained by National Documents: And Compared With the General Traditions and Customs of Heathenism, as Illustrated by the Most Eminent Antiquaries of Our Age In our times, a. Spirit of research, which few are so unjust as to impute to idle curiosity, embraces all the regions Of the known world: and is our own country the only spot that must be deemed unworthy of our attention? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Edward 1756-1831 Davies
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1371400709
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1297918517
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Edward Davies
Publisher : Arkose Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1344992870
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Christopher R. Fee
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198038788
The islands of Britain have been a crossroads of gods, heroes, and kings-those of flesh as well as those of myth-for thousands of years. Successive waves of invasion brought distinctive legends, rites, and beliefs. The ancient Celts displaced earlier indigenous peoples, only to find themselves displaced in turn by the Romans, who then abandoned the islands to Germanic tribes, a people themselves nearly overcome in time by an influx of Scandinavians. With each wave of invaders came a battle for the mythic mind of the Isles as the newcomer's belief system met with the existing systems of gods, legends, and myths. In Gods, Heroes, and Kings, medievalist Christopher Fee and veteran myth scholar David Leeming unearth the layers of the British Isles' unique folkloric tradition to discover how this body of seemingly disparate tales developed. The authors find a virtual battlefield of myths in which pagan and Judeo-Christian beliefs fought for dominance, and classical, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and Celtic narrative threads became tangled together. The resulting body of legends became a strange but coherent hybrid, so that by the time Chaucer wrote "The Wife of Bath's Tale" in the fourteenth century, a Christian theme of redemption fought for prominence with a tripartite Celtic goddess and the Arthurian legends of Sir Gawain-itself a hybrid mythology. Without a guide, the corpus of British mythology can seem impenetrable. Taking advantage of the latest research, Fee and Leeming employ a unique comparative approach to map the origins and development of one of the richest folkloric traditions. Copiously illustrated with excerpts in translation from the original sources,Gods, Heroes, and Kings provides a fascinating and accessible new perspective on the history of British mythology.
