The Druid S Keep

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307807977

Get Book

The Sword of Shannara: The Druids' Keep by Terry Brooks Pdf

Evil will not give up without a fight. . . . Without the Sword of Shannara, the evil Warlock Lord cannot be defeated. Yet the quest for the mysterious talisman lies in ruins. The intrepid company of warriors assembled by the Druid Allanon to recover the magic Sword has been shattered, dispersed by the Dark Lord’s power. And young half-elf Shea Ohmsford, the last, best hope of all the races, is missing, perhaps captured . . . or worse. The Warlock’s fearsome armies are on the march. Tens of thousands of bloodthirsty Gnomes and Trolls are poised to sweep down upon the border kingdom of Callahorn, gateway to the peaceful Southland. In mankind’s darkest hour, as Allanon desperately scours the war-ravaged countryside for a sign of the missing Shea, an extraordinary drama of hardship and courage unfolds on the desolate Streleheim Plains. There, his only companions a brash highwayman and a renegade Troll, Shea will find the Sword of Shannara tantalizingly close–and death terrifyingly near. . . . The Sword of Shannara Part 2: The Druids’ Keep is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in classic fantasy and science fiction for readers 12 and up. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Elves
ISBN : 0345461452

Get Book

The Druids' Keep by Terry Brooks Pdf

Specially packaged for readers 12 and up, "The Druids' Keep" is the second volume in the Sword of Shannara series.

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 060628513X

Get Book

Druids' Keep by Terry Brooks Pdf

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Atom Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : 1904233414

Get Book

The Druid's Keep by Terry Brooks Pdf

THE SWORD OF SHANNARA Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil had ruined the world and forced mankind to compete with many other races--gnomes, trolls, dwarfs, and elves. But in peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knew little of such troubles. Then came the giant, forbidding Allanon, possessed of strange Druidic powers, to reveal that the supposedly dead Warlock Lord was plotting to destroy the world. The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness was the Sword of Shannara, which could be used only by a true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rested the hope of all the races. Soon a Skull Bearer, dread minion of Evil, flew into the Vale, seeking to destroy Shea. To save the Vale, Shea fled, drawing the Skull Bearer after him ... THUS BEGAN THE SEEMINGLY HOPELESS QUEST OF A SIMPLE MAN AGAINST THE GREATEST POWER OF EVIL THE WORLD HAD EVER KNOWN.

Author : Christopher J Pine
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781907203664

Get Book

Pathways of the Druids by Christopher J Pine Pdf

In AD 60 the Roman Empire occupies Britannia, destroying its ancient culture. Under the leadership of Boudicca, the Iceni rise up against Nero's forces but it is a losing battle. Yet the Druids are masters of nature, and in a final desperate strategy to avoid slavery, the priests summon their greatest magic to open a portal into an alternative world. One last Celtic tribe, the Ordoveteii, race to cross the threshold…

Author : Clayton N. Donoghue
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781525556456

Get Book

The Mysterious Druids by Clayton N. Donoghue Pdf

Few subjects have inspired more fascination throughout the centuries than the druids, but were they really as mystical and mysterious as they are often portrayed? In an absorbing mix of scholarly presentation and entertaining stories from folklore and history, The Mysterious Druids takes a deep dive into this question . . . and the answer may surprise you. This meticulously researched study takes readers on a wild romp through history, legend, and mythology. It explores the mystical symbols and healing plants used in druidic life, the druids’ astronomy, and the amazingly advanced medical techniques they employed. There are riveting accounts of battles, cameos from characters like Merlyn and Boudicca, and up-to-the-minute observations on current theories and archeological research. Fueled by a deep love and in-depth understanding of Celtic culture, The Mysterious Druids makes great reading for history buffs and folklore/fantasy lovers alike.

Author : Ellen Evert Hopman
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738723570

Get Book

The Druid Isle by Ellen Evert Hopman Pdf

For Aífe, the beautiful adopted daughter of Drui healer Ethne and her warrior partner Ruadh, life revolves around the sacred beauty and ancient mystery of the Old Ways. Surrounded by lush, green trees and frolicsome wildlife, the Forest School has been the heart of her Druidic education-and her beloved home. But to become a healer and priestess, she must leave behind all that she loves and journey to the Druid Isle . . . Handsome and spirited, Lucius is resolved to seek adventure outside of the Christian monastery where he was raised. Following a daring escape one night, Lucius arrives at a Pagan Gaulish village and discovers their gentle way of life. But a political firestorm is brewing, and Lucius is caught in the middle as the church and the Romans attempt to destroy everything the Druids hold dear. In his desperation to escape ruthless enemies and untold dangers, Lucius finds himself on the Druid Isle, where he will face the biggest decision of his life. Set on a third-century island off the coast of Scotland, this instructional Celtic tale delves deeply into the spiritual mysteries of the Druids, offering glimpses of Druidic daily life, herbal lore, and ancient rituals, along with a fascinating look at the Romans, Gauls, and Britons. Includes a Celtic/Druidic glossary. "One of the best features of the book is the small bits of old lore from the Druids scattered throughout . . . I would definitely recommend this book!"—Rev. Skip Ellison, Archdruid of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) and author of Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids

Author : Teresa Cross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781644111291

Get Book

Secrets of the Druids by Teresa Cross Pdf

A 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.

Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0713727101

Get Book

The Druid Source Book by John Matthews Pdf

A collection of archive and classic writings on the origins, development and revival of the druidic tradition. The text covers customs and practices, Celtic roots and modern interpretation.

Author : Terry Brooks
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345445391

Get Book

The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks Pdf

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic. In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the evil Shadowen have seized control of the Four Lands. If they are to be saved, the black Elfstone must be retrieved, at whatever cost to life or love....

Author : Godfrey Higgins
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781602066700

Get Book

The Celtic Druids by Godfrey Higgins Pdf

Or, An Attempt to show, that The Druids were the Priests of Oriental Colonies Who Emigrated from India; and were the Introducers of the First or Cadmean System of Letters, and the Builders of Stonehenge, of Carnac, and of Other Cyclopean Works, in Asia and Europe. Complete with many informative prints and maps. Partial Contents: Necessity of Etymology; Alphabets; Changes in Language; Druids acquainted with Letters; Irish, Greek, and Hebrew Letters the same; Hieroglyphics; Ciphering invented before Letters; Virgil a Druid; Genesis; Persia, India, and China, the Depositaries, not the Inventors of Science; Who the Celtf were; Affinity between the Latin, Sanscrit, and Celtic; Term Barbarian; Arrival of Phoenician Colonies in Ireland; Origin of Irish Fables; Derivation of the word Britain; Hero Gods; Derivation of the words: Albion, Druid, Vates and Bards; Britain known to Aristotle; Road to Britain lost, like that to America and Australia; magnetic Needle; Ancient Oracles founded by Celtf; Druids probably Pythagoreans; Cross common to Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians; Monograms of Christ; Druids admitted the Creation of Matter; Festivals removed by the precession of the Equinoxes; Druid Festival of Christmas; Mother of the Gods; Baal; Gods of India and Ireland the same; Chaldees of the Jews; St. Patrick; A single Plain Stone the Origin of Idolatry; Rocking-Stones or Logan Stones; Circular Temples, Stonehenge and Abury; Stonehenge not a Roman, Saxon, or Danish Work; Ancient Superstitions respecting Numbers; Observations on Hebrew Chronology; Hierarchy of the Druids; Druids Assertors of their Country's Liberty; Immortality of the Soul and Metempsychosis; Druids had an excellent System ofMorals; Mistletoe and other Sacred Plants; Institution of Priesthoods an Evil.

Author : Lewis G. Gazoul
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798886547603

Get Book

Druids Of The Faerie by Lewis G. Gazoul Pdf

Young Baytel, overshadowed by his imperious father, King Vokat, and by his increasingly demonic twin brother, Ravek, is being tutored by a Tree Faerie, Cyr. Fueled with idealistic courage and no knowledge of the land outside his father's realm, Baytel abandons his birthright and duties and begins a journey to fulfill the destiny he senses within himself. His quest leads him to become a Citadel Druid, skilled in the healing arts and self-reliance. He devotes himself to enabling peaceful coexistence among the many sects of humanity who inhabit the One Land. All this is in grave conflict with his father's and brother's plans of conquest. Through mysteries and battles that leave him severely at odds with his father's ideas of domination, Baytel's quest leads him to learn of his grandfather he had never met, his ancestry in a powerful sect, and a magic of the ages emerging within him. His adventures unite him with a group of men and women with particular individual skills and resourcefulness. To bring peace requires violent counteraction, brilliant quick thinking, steadfastness, a bit of humor, and magical happenings, all enveloped in their devotion to the quest and the ripening of friendships. Baytel's globe is breathtakingly real, in an era of castles, blacksmiths, pulsing forests and swamps, magic and spirits, self-sustaining villages, and diverse beings and creatures--a living earth with individuals of honor and evil. 1

Author : Gwyn Morgan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493194230

Get Book

The Young Druids by Gwyn Morgan Pdf

Forget everything you thought you knew about the Druids! What if some of them were young? What if they could be women? What if they worked only for good? What if some of them had amazing powers which others saw as magic, These are the ideas behind this exciting new novel. We are introduced to a cast of young Druids with great powers and terrifying enemies. The novel tells the story of their quest, their developing powers and relationships and the adventures they experience. Read it, and enter a world of danger and magic. Great story telling!

Author : Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1870450620

Get Book

The Druid Way by Philip Carr-Gomm Pdf

Druidism, the ancient shamanic religion of Britain is experiencing a major revival there and in America. This book is both a complete description of the Druid Way as well as a fascinating tour of the major Druid sites, ruins, and "power places". Includes specific suggestions for bringing this ancient wisdom tradition into our own lives and activities.

Author : Talbot Mundy
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338087041

Get Book

Tros of Samothrace by Talbot Mundy Pdf

Tros of Samothrace is a fantasy historical novel by Talbot Mundy. It depicts the courageous adventures of Tros, a Greek from Samothrace, as he aids pre-Roman Britons battle the conquering forces of Julius Caesar.