The Gods Of The Celts

Author : Miranda Aldhouse Green
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752468112

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The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Aldhouse Green Pdf

This is a fascinating book about the Celts and their religion, which covers all aspects of the gods, ritual customers, cult-objects and sacred places of the ancient Celtic peoples. The first chapter introduces the Celts and the evidence they have left behind, and places them in their geographical and chronological context. The following chapters cover the various cults of the sun and the sky, the mother-godesses and fertility, war, death and the underworld, water gods and healers, animals and animism, and symbolism and imagery. This is a rewarding overview of the evidence for Celtic religions, beliefs and practices which uses modern scholarship to bring an obscure, but captivating part of European history to life. It covers 500 BC to AD 400, and embraces the whole of the Celtic world from Ireland to Australia.

Author : Miranda Aldhouse Green
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752468112

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The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Aldhouse Green Pdf

The presence of gods was felt in every corner of the Celtic world, and influenced all areas of life in Celtic society. This fascinating book delves into these corners to examine all aspects of the gods, ritual customs, cult objects and sacred places of the ancient Celtic peoples. Miranda Green introduces the Celts and the evidence that they left behind, placing them in their geographical and chronological context, and continues on to look at Celtic cults of the sun and sky, animals and animism, mother goddesses, water gods and healers, as well as examining the influence of religion on war, death and fertility. Embracing the whole of the Celtic world from Ireland to Australia, and covering from 500 BC to AD 400, this is a rewarding overview of the evidence for Celtic religions, beliefs and practices which uses modern scholarship to bring a mysterious and captivating part of European history to life.

Author : Philip Freeman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780190460488

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Celtic Mythology by Philip Freeman Pdf

Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist. In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celtic mythology. Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior Cú Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among them writers like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis-have been deeply moved and influenced by these amazing tales, for there is nothing in the world quite like them. In these stories a mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spirits exists alongside and sometimes crosses over into our own human world; fierce women warriors battle with kings and heroes, and even the rules of time and space can be suspended. Captured in vivid prose these shadowy figures-gods, goddesses, and heroes-come to life for the modern reader.

Author : Carl McColman,Kathryn Hinds
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633411920

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The Spirit of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses by Carl McColman,Kathryn Hinds Pdf

Brings the history of these gods and goddesses to life, along with visualizations, rituals, and exercises to help make them part of the reader’s spiritual practice. Figures like Brigid, Cernunnos, Rhiannon, and the Morrigan are honored 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 deities Discover the major myths and lore associated with each deity Create rituals and magical work appropriate for each deity Understand the psychological archetypes of each god and goddess Forge true and meaningful relationships with the deities for our time Relate the various gods and goddesses to the sabbats and holy days

Author : Garrett S. Olmsted
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Celts
ISBN : UVA:X004028802

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The Gods of the Celts and the Indo-Europeans by Garrett S. Olmsted Pdf

Author : Edain McCoy
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1567186610

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Celtic Myth & Magick by Edain McCoy Pdf

Tap into the mythic power of the Celtic goddesses, gods, heroes, and heroines to aid your spiritual quests and magickal goals. Human and divine energies complement each other; when joined, they become a potent catalyst for true magick and change. Celtic Myth & Magick describes the energies of over 300 cross-referenced Celtic deities and heroic figures so you can quickly determine which one can best help you in attaining specific goals through magick—such as greater prosperity (Cernunnos), glowing health (Airmid), or a soul partner (Aengus MacOg). This guidebook explains how to use creative Pagan ritual and pathworking to align yourself with the energy of these powerful archetypes. Undertake three magickal quests to the inner plane—where you’ll join forces with Cuchulain, Queen Maeve, and Merlin the Magician to bring their energies directly into your life. This inspiring, well-researched book is written especially for solitary Pagans who seek to expand the boundaries of their practice to form working partnerships with the divine.

Author : Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher : Turtle Island Foundation, Netzahaulcoyotl Historical
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015001204703

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Gods and Heroes of the Celts by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt Pdf

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781908759832

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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology by Fiona Macdonald Pdf

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology' is a collection of classic myths from all over the Celtic world: from Scotland to Ireland to the Isle of Man to Wales and all the way to Brittany. These stories tell of the pride of warriors, the magic of gods and wars between clans. They tell of savage beasts and deadly chariots, of love lost and found, and of friendship and loyalty. An historical introduction explains who the Celts were, describing their beliefs and customs, and a 'Finding out more' section provides you with the tools you need to discover even more about this increidble civilisation and their beliefs.

Author : Miranda Jane Green
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Druids and druidism
ISBN : OCLC:1244784020

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The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Jane Green Pdf

Author : R.J. Stewart
Publisher : Cassell
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005-04-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1844035506

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Celtic Gods, Celtic Goddesses by R.J. Stewart Pdf

Many of the beliefs and customs of the ancient Celts persist even today, sometimes in surprising ways-and interest just keeps growing. Through illustrations old and new, this guide to Celtic magic and religion examines their enduring strength and continued relevance. It provides background on the Celts and their relationship to nature, their totem animals and mother goddesses, and the Irish Book of Invasions that supplied so much material for the mythological tradition. Individual chapters focus on such significant figures as Brighid, the sister or virgin aspect of the Great Goddess, as well as The Divine Ancestor and the Son of Light.

Author : Robin LaFevers
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547628349

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Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers Pdf

In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Brittany, seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where she learns that the god of Death has blessed her with dangerous gifts--and a violent destiny.

Author : David Clarke,Andy Roberts
Publisher : Blandford Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0713725222

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Twilight of the Celtic Gods by David Clarke,Andy Roberts Pdf

Twilight of the Celtic Gods is a fascinating account of Britain's surviving Celtic tradition. This ground-breaking book - based on the authors' combined research in the field - reveals for the first time clear evidence that many ancient traditions and customs are still kept alive today in the heart of twentieth-century Britain. Combining first-hand accounts with folklore, mythology and archeology, David Clarke and Andy Roberts have uncovered the last traces of a Celtic legacy which is in imminent danger of extinction. Their quest combines beliefs about the natural and supernatural worlds with the awesome forces locked in the landscape and in the mind. Illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, line drawings and maps, this book is an important collection of the last remnants of our ancient past.

Author : Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 050005083X

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The World of the Druids by Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green Pdf

Examines archaeological evidence, Classical commentaries, and early Welsh and Irish myths to uncover the role of Druids in Celtic society

Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Hourly History
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781537584355

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Celtic Mythology by Hourly History Pdf

The gifted W.B. Yeats wrote of his own people “...even a newspaperman, if you entice him into a cemetery at midnight, will believe in phantoms, for everyone is a visionary if you scratch him deep enough. But the Celt, unlike any other, is a visionary without scratching.” This introduction to Celtic Mythology will serve the novice well – for it is a complicated history with the earliest written records destroyed by the marauding Vikings. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Arrival of the Tuatha dé Danann ✓ Hibernia ✓ The Main Gods of the Celtic Pantheon ✓ Celtic Life and Rituals ✓ Sources of Celtic Mythology ✓ The Effect of Christianity and Beliefs and Superstitions The oral tradition harks back to 4000BCE and is a compilation of myths and cultures of many different peoples including the Indo-Iranians, Slavs, Greeks, Germans, Austrians and finally, the Gauls, who washed up on the shores of the Emerald Isle. Whatever aspect of this rich, mystical and lavishly embellished heritage you would like to investigate further you will find the author has supplied a marker to guide you on your way.

Author : James MacKillop
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780141941394

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Myths and Legends of the Celts by James MacKillop Pdf

Myths and Legends of the Celts is a fascinating and wide-ranging introduction to the mythology of the peoples who inhabited the northwestern fringes of Europe - from Britain and the Isle of Man to Gaul and Brittany. Drawing on recent historical and archaeological research, as well as literary and oral sources, the guide looks at the gods and goddesses of Celtic myth; at the nature of Celtic religion, with its rituals of sun and moon worship; and at the druids who served society as judges, diviners and philosophers. It also examines the many Celtic deities who were linked with animals and such natural phenomena as rivers and caves, or who later became associated with local Christian saints. And it explores in detail the rich variety of Celtic myths: from early legends of King Arthur to the stories of the Welsh Mabinogi, and from tales of heroes including Cúchulainn, Fionn mac Cumhaill and the warrior queen Medb to tales of shadowy otherworlds - the homes of spirits and fairies. What emerges is a wonderfully diverse and fertile tradition of myth making that has captured the imagination of countless generations, introduced and explained here with compelling insight.