The Ancient Celts

BARD: The Odyssey of the Irish (Historical Fiction/Fantasy)
by Morgan Llywelyn. Cover art by Don Maitz. Condition: Gently pre-read 1987 TOR paperback, second printing. Small edgewear and very pale spine crease. Interior clean & tight. Content: Reviewer: "This is what a novel based on Celtic legends should look like. Llywelyn certainly knows how to write, but where she goes above and beyond the call of duty is her willingness to extensively research scholarly and oftentimes dry sources. Likely, she heard the legends of Ireland's past growing up, yet she nevertheless presents extensive bibliographies at the end of her novels. Bard is no exception. While artistic license is taken in order to draw the modern reader into the tale, it is clear that Llywelyn knows what she is doing, breathing new life into the people of Ireland's mythological tradition while remaining faithful to the source. An exciting retelling of the events of The Book of Invasions." [1 copy available]
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BIRTHSIGNS: The Celtic Animal Year
by Molly Gowen and Lavinia Hamer. Beautiful color illustrations by Hamer. Condition: Gently pre-read, or perhaps perused on the shelf, Town House (Dublin, Ireland) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Long before the development of the Roman calendar that we use today, the Celts used animals and trees to describe their year. In this delightful book you will find your birth sign revealed through illustrations, deities, animals and personal attributes, all based on the myth and magic of those ancient Celtic people. [1 copy available]
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BORN OF THE SUN (Historical Fiction)
by Joan Wolf. Condition: UNREAD 1989 New American Library hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket). The DJ has a small chip top edge at spine and the interior page edges have light tanning. Remainder. Content: Sixth-century Britain hasn't often been used as the setting for a novel--little is known about the period--but Wolf has taken names and dates from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles and built a story around them. The love story of Celtic princess Niniane and Saxon prince Ceawlin is the heart of the novel. When Ceawlin is forced into exile, he and Niniane find refuge with her people. Ceawlin, a gifted leader, gains the loyalty of both Celt and Briton; his destiny is to unite two peoples in one kingdom. The plotting is excellent and the main characters and their love story appealing. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTIC BOOK OF SEASONAL MEDITATIONS:
Celebrate the Traditions of the Ancient Celts
by Claire Hamilton. Celtic knot cover art by Kathryn Sky-Peck. B&W celtic know watrmarks interior illus. Condition: NEW 2003 Red Wheel/Weiser small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: The idea of this book is to provide the reader with points of meditation and inspiration based on the seasons of the year and Celtic sources. The book is pocket sized, making it easy to take along. And the meditation pieces mostly cover one page, sometimes two at most. This allows for brief meditations if the time is limited, say at lunch time or early morning. The mediations are mostly derived from myths and legends of the Celtic people. Some of the material may have a lead-in to the meditative passages. Shapeshifting, for example, is basically outlined, and then a poem on shapeshifting is offered for meditation. The meditations are grouped according to their content, focusing on the four seasons. As the Celts were very seasonally focused in their practices, the material presented is well placed for the associations. Each section is introduced with some background, a basic overview of the holidays associated with the season, and some facts that explain why some material is included in the section. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC DANCE COSTUMES: Iron-On Transfer Patterns
by Courtney Davis. Cover art by Tom Tierney. Detailed transfers. Condition: NEW 2000 large soft cover, no printing given. Content: Apply authentic, eye-catching designs—from simple weaves to elaborate interlacings—to traditional Celtic costumes, T-shirts, and more. Ideal for embroidery work, fabric painting, woodburning, and other crafts. Simple instructions explain how to transfer patterns depicting wreaths, corners, borders and centerpieces to a variety of ink-absorbing surfaces. Ranging from simple wreaths to elaborate borders, corners, centerpieces, and frames, the dynamic designs are ideal for use in embroidery and applique work. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A CELTIC MISCELLANY: A Selection of Classic Celtic Literature
by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson. Condition: NEW 1995 Barnes & Noble hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), new edition, third printing. Originally published in 1951 & 1971. Content: Reviewer: "An excellent little collection of Welsh and Irish poetry, including satire, elegies, romance, nature, and Celtic magic, as well a host of traditional ancient fairy tales and ballads. A fine little book, highly recommended." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC MYSTERIES: The Ancient Religion
by John Sharkey. Color and B&W photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1989 Thames & Hudson (NY) Trade Paperback, reprint of 1975 edition. Only flaw: shelfwear diagonal crease upper back cover corner. Content: A richly illustrated volume that traces the social life and arts of the Celtics from about 500 B.C. through their spread into Britain and Ireland. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC MYTH: HEROES OF THE DAWN (Myth & Mankind series)
by Fergus Flemming, et al. Beautiful color maps and photos of sites, artifacts, and and art repros. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1996 Time Life large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. DJ has a very pale shelf wear scratch back DJ. Interior perfect. Content: The legends and artifacts found in this exciting new book explore the fascinating world of ancient Celtic legend and belief - accompanied by informative and engaging text and photographs. Reviewer: "Historical material can sometimes suffer from the stigma of being "dry" when it comes to reading material. Many find it difficult to read and have a hard time trudging through the facts. Even if the subject matter is of interest to a reader, its presentation can perhaps be lacking. This particular work, which is only one installment of a series, is an exception to that rule. Myth and Mankind was a series that revolved around the combining of one specific culture's mythology and history in a very unique way. By presenting an overview of ancient civilizations in this manner, it gave people who are not readers of history a chance to explore civilizations that have long been extinct. While this is the only title in the series that I have personally read, I did find it very fascinating and really loved how the writing combined elements of history and mythology and reasoned how they influenced one another. These two elements were reinforced and influenced by one another in vital ways and the material in this book was very entertaining and educational without being cumbersome." [1 copy available]
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CELTIC MYTH: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History [World of Mythology Series]
by James Harpur. Beautiful color photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2007 Chartwell soft cover, first printing. Content: This series introduces the myths of the world's greatest civilizations. In this book discover the adventures of the hero Cuchulainn, the battles of giants and sorcerers, and the wonders of the Otherworld. Learn about the truths and teachings that lie behind these spellbinding tales, from the history and beliefs of the Celts to the lessons about loyalty and honor offered by the myths.. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC MYTH & MAGICK
by Edain McCoy. Beautiful wrap-around cover art by Lisa Hunt. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 1999 Llewellyn large (430 pages) soft cover, 7th printing, The cover material is weak causing a light lift to the fore edges. Content: While this is obviously intended as a Llewellyn "magic" book, if you are not into that, there is still much to be learned & appreciated in this book. Although there are many different Pagan traditions, in the West, one of the most popular and widely-practiced traditions is that of the ancient Celts. Here you will find all of the important pieces of information which can unite your knowledge into a clear and complete tradition. Just look at what is included: A dictionary of over 325 Celtic Goddesses and heroines, including information about their myths, uses in magick and correspondences; a dictionary of over 400 Celtic Gods and Heroes, also including information about their myths, uses in magick, and correspondences; a huge cross-referenced list of the deities; a massive bibliography for further study; an introduction to almost fifty Pagan traditions directly related to the ancient Celts; and the Celtic Wheel of the year, its festivals and celebrations. Never has so much information on the Celts been found in one book. If you are involved in Paganism or simply want to know more about the ancient Celts, this book is a must. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC MYTHS, CELTIC LEGENDS
by R. J. Stewart. Beautiful color illustrations by Courtney Davis. B&W line drawings by Sarah Lever. Condition: NEW 1996 Blandford (London) large soft cover, reprint. Content: As English composer Stewart states, this is not an academic translation but a collection of tales that are retold with lavish illustrations. Stewart selected the Celtic stories from collections and man-uscripts, interpretations and reworkings of Celtic myths, and traditional ballads and tales. The ten stories come from Wales, Ireland, Brittany, England, and Scotland, suggesting the storytelling range of the Celts. 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. Some of the myths: "Bran and Branwen" from Wales, "Wooing of Elan" from Ireland, "Red Shield" from Scotland, and "Marriage of Sir Gwain" from England. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC ORNAMENT IN THE BRITISH ISLES
by E. T. Leeds. Wonderful color artifacts inside covers with detailed B&W drawings & photos of artifacts throughout. Condition: NEW 2002 Dover Trade Paperback, reissue of 1933 book. Content: This well-documented study, focusing on less familiar or less accessible relics from the pagan past, traces the history and evolution of pre-Christian ornamentation from the earliest beginnings to a.d. 700. Great value to students of design and archaeology and anyone interested in Celtic ornamentation. Unabridged republication of classic 1933 edition. 65 halftones and black-and-white illustrations. Examples of Celtic ornament - from its earliest beginnings to A.D. 700 - are described and discussed. Detailed, carefully researched chapters cover early British numismatic art, the Celts as delineators of human and animal figures, Roman influence in the crafting of embossed bronze brooches, and much more. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A CELTIC READER: Selections from Celtic Legend, Scholarhsip and Story
compiled and edited by John Matthews. Foreword by P.L. Travers. B&W illustrations and maps. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1992 Aquarian Press large Trade Paperback, first printing. Problem: light edge wear with moderate tanning to page edges. Content: A broad-based collection of materials dating from the earliest eras of the written word to the 19th and 20th-century scholarship and investigation. Tales of adventure, magic, mystery, and wonder from pre-Christian Ireland and Arthurian Britain--features excerpts from The Mabinogion, Taliesin's poetry, and selections from Iolo Morgannwg, Thomas Samuel Jones, Ross Nichols, "A. E.," and many more. "The amount of information in this book is amazing. The extracts and essays cover a huge range, concentrating on areas that have been neglected in recent Celtic analysis." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC SAINTS: Passionate Wanderers
by Elizabeth Rees. B&W illustrations by Margaret Rees. B&W maps. Condition: Gently pre-read, if at all, 2000 Thames & Hudson hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacaket), no printing given. No problems, just possibly pre-read. Content: Throughout the Celtic World, in Britain, Ireland, and France, the legacy of the Celtic saints remains visible. Churches, place names, standing stones, carved inscriptions, healing springs, and local lore all stand as a testament to those men and women who helped establish the Christian Church in their native lands. Who were these saints, and what drove their search for spiritual fulfillment? Using archaeological and literary evidence, Elizabeth Rees presents the fascinating stories of some of the best known Celtic saints--St. Patrick and St. Bridget in Ireland, St. David in Wales, St. Columba in Scotland, and St. Aidan and St. Cuthbert in Northumbria--as well as lesser-known monks, nuns, missionaries, and martyrs. From St. Michael's Mount, Madron's well, and the Ile de Batz in the south to Iona, Lindisfarne, and Loch Leven in the north, the author takes us on a spiritual tour of the sacred places where the saints chose to pray, preach, and study--dramatic headlands, sheltered valleys, forest clearings, holy springs, and peaceful lakeshores. Much of this landscape still remains, especially in the remoter parts of Britain and Ireland. As the book explores these mystical sites, the Celtic saints of legend come alive. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTIC TAROT (BOOK ONLY!!)
by Helena Paterson. B&W drawings by Courtney Davis. . Condition: UNREAD 1990 Aquarian Press soft cover, third printing. Tiny edge wear. Content: Reviewer: "You will find associations throughout this book that comprehensively associates the tarot with ash trees, oaks, mistletoe, blase-blase, and the four elements. It associates traditional tarot meanings with well-known figures of Celtic, mostly Arthurian, lore. You can't do better than this book for tying the tarot to Celtic lore. It also links many cards to astrological symbols that predate Arthurian legend. These are meanings that come from the more Druidic times, and history is essentially covered in the descriptions by Paterson. The book could benefit from structure, putting each description on a single page with the single card. Other than that, it is a comprehensive linking of Celtic lore and the tarot." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTIC WORLD (Step Into series for Children)
by Fiona Macdonald. Wonderful color photos and detailed drawings plus detailed "how-to" photos for projects. Condition: NEW 1999 Lorenz large hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Several, very small, pale impressions front cover. Content: Appealing, authoritative history books that capture the atmosphere and reality of the world's great cultures and civilizations. Inspiring and relevant craft projects further involve the reader in an active learning experience. Valuable and lively reference for school and home. Celtic history plus gods and goddesses, crafts, and a section on "missionaries and monks." Excellent. Questions encouraged. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTIC WORLD: An Illustrated History 700 B.C. to the Present
by patrick Lavin. Loaded with B&W photos. Condition: NEW 2000 Hippocrene paperback, no printing given. Content: Lavin leads the reader on an entertaining and informative journey through 150 captivating pages of Celtic history, culture, and tradition. This is a book to be enjoyed by all readers, from young scholars to those simply interested in Celtic history. Here is the perfect gift idea, a reference guide for travellers, and a concise yet insightful survey of Celtic history. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTS
by Nora Chadwick. B&W maps and photo section. Condition: UNREAD 1987 Penguin (London) Trade Paperback, reprint. Tiny edge wear with moderate tanning to page edges. Content: Although there is no written record of their prehistoric culture, the Celtic people left behind much archaeological and anthropological evidence of a way of life that was highly evolved. Here a Celtic scholar takes us beyond Stonehenge in a new edition of a classic work about one of history's most intriguing and influential cultures. While this book is somewhat dated, it was considered the gold standard introduction to the Celts and is still worth reading. Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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THE CELTS
by Frank Delaney. Wonderful B&W maps & photos, drawings plus color photo section. Condition: Good+, 1987 Little Brown Trade Paperback, first US Edition. No major problems, but does have spine creases and is pre-read. Content: They have been called "one of the great barbarian peoples of the world." An impression of the Celts persists that portrays them as wild, excitable, warlike, ferocious, and uncivilized - in their later manifestations much given to drink, song, and entertainment. This is a personal quest in which Delaney discovers the truth about his forefathers. From the plains of Hungary, through Austria, Switzerland, southern Germany, and France, into Scotland, Wales, and the west of Ireland, he traces the origins, growth, flowering and eventual decline of a people whose very name conjures up romance and adventure. This was a companion book to Delaney's BBC series on the Celts. While some of the information is dated, more than the majority of the history is current. Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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THE CELTS
by Gerhrd Herm. B&W photo section with B&W maps throughout. Condition: UNREAD c. 1975 St. Martin's Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no edition given. I believe this may have been a special printing or perhaps a history book club edition. Content: Reviewer: "If you are looking for a good general introduction to the culture of the Celts, this is a good starting place. The book goes over the few contemporary historical accounts of the Celts (Greek and Roman), a little of the archaeology, the mythology and the art. Mr. Herm does not attempt to be the final resource on the Celts, but tries to give people an idea of their complex society. The Celts did not write their own history, so we have to be content with contemporary Greek and Roman writings on their culture. What they wrote about tells as much about the ancient Greeks and Romans as it does about the Celts. The author tries to define at what point in time we can delineate a Celtic culture, plus he tries to put the Celts into context of other contemporary "barbaric" cultures such as the Scythians and Ilyrians. There is also a discussion of current (mid 1970s) theories about the origins of the Indo-European cultures, which the Celts belonged to, and where the pre-Indo-European cultures originated.. While some of this information may be dated, it is still an important source for Celtic history. Questions welcome [2 copies available]
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THE CELTS: Life, Myth and Art
by Juliette Wood. Stunningly beautiful color photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Duncan Baird large soft cover, second printing. Content: The Celts once populated an area rivaling the Roman empire at its peak, yet our knowledge of them is limited to secondhand accounts, a few written records, and beautiful artifacts scattered from Turkey to Ireland. Somehow these people still capture our imagination and challenge us to fathom their mysteries. Wood has accepted the challenge, offering panoramic photographs of the Celtic landscape and samples of their intricate artwork--from silver jewelry buried with princes to the illustrations of the Book of Kells. However, this book explores much more than just the tangible side of the Celtic history; it reveals how the Celts saw the mysteries of the spirit world woven into the intricacies of the physical world like the never-ending line of the eternal knot. Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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THE CLADDAGH RING: Ireland's Cherished Symbol of Friendship, Loyalty & Love
by Malachy McCourt. Condition: NEW 2003 Running Press Tade Paperback, first printing. Content: The titular bauble-a pair of hands clasping a crowned heart with the motto "Let love and friendship reign"-is a traditional Irish emblem passed from mothers to daughters and granddaughters, exchanged by betrothed couples or given to friends, and worn by Queen Victoria, Jennifer Aniston and the rock band U2. McCourt (Danny Boy) is wary of the subject's potential to evoke "dreary sentimentality, enough to make a person vomit," but he steadies himself and gives a pleasant rundown of associated lore-a classic Irish mixture of improbable legend and historical tragedy. Drawing on scholarly and literary accounts, he explores the history and eccentric folkways of the fishing village of Claddagh, whose taciturn inhabitants "had long been an enigma, even to the people of Ireland." One origin myth has the prototype ring dropped by an eagle into the lap of a saintly benefactress, and a second says it was forged by a goldsmith for his faithful fiancée after he returned from captivity among Algerian corsairs. Another tale recounts how scores of Claddagh natives pawned the gold rings for passage to America during the potato famine, while modern myth alleges that hundreds of the rings were recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center, a testament to the heroism of Irish-American firefighters and cops. McCourt traces the development of Celtic jewelry, ponders the symbolism of the ring's motifs and generally celebrates Irish culture with frankness and warmth. Perhaps the most pertinent material to the book's likely female readership is in a long section on traditional Irish wedding rites that is sure to give be-ringed colleens plenty of ideas. [1 copy available]
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DEIRDRE: A Celtic Legend
retold by David Guard. Wonderful B&W illustrations by Gretchen Guard. Condition: NEW 1993 Tricycle Press soft cover, first printing. Content: Library JOurnal says that this is "a fluid retelling of the 2000-year-old legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows - with timeless elements of love, jealousy, courage, and subterfuge." "Woman, this is no common child you are carrying. True it is a daughter, and her name shall be Deirdre. But out of her beauty will arise a sharp sword to split the Tree of Ulster. Thre will be a story told of a ruined city and a raving king and a woman who will be young forever." With these words Cathbad the Druid condemns the child deirdre to a terrible fate of prisoner, rebel, fugitive, and force of destruction. To thwart the prophecy and to save her life, King Concobar orders the girl into seclusion, planning to marry her himself when she comes of age. But when deirdre chooses one of Concobar's own knights instead of the king, she sets in motion an ancient tale of doomed love and epic adventure. Excellent Glossary (and pronunciation guide) with listed additional resources. Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE DRUID KING: A Novel
by Norman Spinrad. Condition: NEW 2003 Knopf hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, assumed first printing. Content: Science fiction author Spinrad switches genres, refashioning an intriguing legend into an epic piece of historical fiction. When Julius Caesar set his sights westward, determined to expand the Roman Empire into Gaul, only one man stood in his way: Vercingetorix. Dubbed the king of the Druids, Vercingetorix accomplished the seemingly impossible when he united the disparate tribes of Gaul into a fighting force determined to prevent the Romans from encroaching any further into Gallic territory. A crafty leader and a fearless warrior who, ironically, had been trained as a youth in the Roman army, he organized a brilliant resistance that briefly threatened the military prowess of Rome. In fact, much is made of the fact that Caesar had to enlist the aid of the Teutons, a Germanic tribe, in order to crush the Gallic rebellion. Spinrad breathes new life into a mythical figure, reimagining the adventures and the motivations of a larger-than-life superhero. Replete with action and intrigue, this fictional biography is distinguished by the attention paid to the details of the Celtic, Latin, and Germanic cultures. [1 copy available]
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CELTIC WISDOM: A Celtic Shaman's Source Book
by Catlin & John Matthews. B&W drawings by Christopher Down. Jacket art by Lorraine Harrison. Condition: NEW 1994 Element Books (UK) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), appears to be a first edition. Content: Reviewer: [This book], "at 456 pages, is the most thorough work on this subject that I have seen to date. Chapters include: The Memory of the Earth; The Memory of Trees; The Memory of Animals; Shape shifting; Druids and Vision Poets; Dreams and Visions; In the House of the Sidhe etc. The bibliography is a perfect source for further reading. An excellent resource for those wanting to understand their Celtic heritage and a must for the serious student of shamanism or the occult. A great addition to the occult library." [1 copy available]
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FAVORITE CELTIC FAIRY TALES
by Joseph Jacobs. B&W illustrations by Thea Kliros. Condition: NEW 1994 Dover Children's Thrift Classics Trade Paperback. Unabridged/Easy to Read Type. Content: Eight newly republished fairy tales from the Celtic Fairy Tales published in 1891. Tales: The Fate of the Children of Lir; The Tale of Ivan; The She[herd of Myddval; Morraha; The Story of Deidre; The Lanfabbon Changeling; Beth Gellert; and The Sea-Maiden. Great change of pace for youngsters accustomed only to Red Riding Hood, the Three Bears, etc. [1 copy available]
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FIONN MAC CUMHAIL: Champion of Ireland (Finn McCool) [Heroes & Warriors series)
by John Matthews. Beautiful color plates by James Field. B&W photos and maps also illustrate. Condition: NEW c. 1988 Firebird Books soft cover, no printing given. Content: The heroic legends of Fionn MacCumhail (Finn Mac Cool) and the exploits of his band of elite warriors The Fianna, are an essential part of Celtic history and myth. Fionn is to Irish mythology what King Arthur is to England. The Fianna were a roving band of professional soldiers of the 3rd century C.E. They owed allegiance to none but Fionn, and history remembers them as brave defenders of the sovereignty of Ireland. Their battles were against evil enemies, both natural and supernatural. Fionn was a mighty hero, a fierce warlord, a poet, and a leader with mystic and visionary powers. this book tells of Fionn's youthful exploits, his leadership of the Fianna and the tragic story of the elopement of his wife Grainne with Diarmaid, one of his most trusted followers. The adventures are told against the historical, military, and mythological background of the period and are illustrated by 4 colour plates, plus many maps, line drawings and photographs. [1 copy available]
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GREAT NORSE, CELTIC AND TEUTONIC LEGENDS
by Wilhelm Wagner. A few B&W art reproductions illustrate. Intro by W.S.W. Anson. Condition: NEW 2003 Dover Trade Paperback, no printing given. Unabridged repro of the 1907 original edition. Content: Captivating collection of legends and romances encompasses the principal hero-lays of the great epic cycles of the Teutonic Middle Ages — Hegeling and Nibelung legends, Beowulf, Knights of the Round Table, the Rhine legend of Lohengrin, and many more. Inspiring reading, both in and out of the classroom. [1 copy available]
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THE HIGH KINGS: Arthur's Celtic Ancestors
by Joy Chant. Beautiful color illustrations by George Sharp. Condition: If read, it was gently. Good + 1983 Bantam large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Interior is perfect, but there is a strip missing from back board - as if something had been stuck there and peeled off. Content: "What a lovely overwiew of Celtic culture. The author alternates between short, intriguing essays on Celtic society and traditions, and actual Celtic stories. The ballance is perfect. The reader is given just enough background to understand each story. By the end of the book, though, a detailed impression of these remarkable people has been woven. The scholarship is never pretentious or dull, and the stories are told with a sensitivity that avoids any awkwardness in dealing with subjects like magic. The stories are products of the Celtic culture and are presented in that context. They appear, not as childish fairy tales, but as rich and vibrant reminders of a culture that thrived in Britain for about a thousand years. [1 copy available]
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AN INTRODUCTION TO CELTIC MYTHOLOGY
by David Bellingham. Beautiful color photos of sites, artifacts, and art repros. Condition: NEW 2002 Eagle large soft cover, new edition, no printing given. Content: Includes examples of traditional folk-tales from the Celtic lands of Britanny, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Whales. A comprehensive appendix lists the original sources for these tales, and full pronunciation are given. The text is interspersed with fascinating information boxes featuring Celtic art, religion, storytellers and archaeology. Dozens of photographs and pictures - all in full color! [1 copy available]
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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A DRUID PRINCE: How the Discovery of Lindow Man Revealed the Secrets of a Lost Civilization
by Anne Ross and Don Robins. B&W maps and photo section. Condition: NEW 1991 Touchstone Trade Paperback, first pritning. Content: The discovery of a 2000-year-old man's body in a peat bog in Lindow Moss, near Manchester, England on August 1, 1984 brought the authors together to study his remains, specifically his last meal. Ross is a Celtic specialist and archaeologist; Robins a chemist specializing in archaeological work. Their collaboration has resulted in this engrossing archaeological study which unfolds like a well-told detective story. With clarity and scientific skill, they reconstruct the ritual sacrifice of this 30-year-old man they deduce to have been a Celtic aristocrat. Probably a Druid priest, the man was sacrificed to the gods in A.D. 60 in the wake of a series of disasters, including the advance of Roman armies bent on crushing the Druids. The appendixes provide an overview of the Druids--their institutions, beliefs, and archaeological remains. An engrossing work. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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LORD OF CREATION: A resource for creative Celtic spirituality
edited & compiled by Brendan O'Malley. Condition: NEW 2005 Canterbury Press large soft cover, no printing given. Content: No other book presents Celtic spirituality in a way that is exciting and enriching for children and young people. Some fifty themed sections each provide an introduction, story, activity, meditative reflection and prayer, leading into a time of stillness and contemplation. The varied sections focus on key Bible texts, the seasons of nature, the seasons of the Christian year, putting on God's protection while getting dressed, prayers for bedtime, making a prayer corner, praying while walking, visiting a church or a holy place, looking at a Celtic cross, praying with an icon, using art and poetry in prayer, holding a peace vigil, liturgy for young people, a thanksgiving meal and a young people's eucharist. O'Malley is Chaplain of the University of Wales Lampeter and tutor in the Department of Celtic Studies. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE LOST ZODIAC OF THE DRUIDS
by Gregory A. Clouter. B&W drawings and charts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2003 Vega (UK) Trade Paperback, no printing given. Content: Take a remarkable journey back in time and into an ancient peoples' psyches with this reinterpretation of Celtic cosmology. In this fascinating, illustrated volume, a leading scholar explores what it meant for Celts of days gone by to gaze up at the star-studded heavens. Beginning with the world-famous Gundestrop Cauldron -- an ancient Celtic artifact embellished with curious carved images that was unearthed in Denmark -- the author embarks on a rigorous reevaluation of Celtic celestial beliefs. Join him as he explores the imagery's previously obscure significance and reveals the secret cosmology of the druids. Any student of history or human societies will be riveted by this completely new interpretation of the Celtic belief system, which both redefines and reexamines Celtic cosmology. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE MABINOGION
translated by Gwyn Jones and Thomas Jones. Condition: NEW 1977 J. M. Dent (London) paperback, revised edition.. Tiny edgewear with light tanning to page edges. Content: While the Celtic Arthurian legends are popular, this work is almost unknown outside of academic circles. The work is divided into 11 disparate tales. Only the four of the first section are explicitly "branches of the Mabinogi," or stories of a youth. The youth in question, according to a tradition followed by Gwyn Jones in her introduction, is Pryderi, the son of a Welsh King, Pwyll. However, the cyfarwyddi, or Welsh bards who told the tales, added so many digressions to them that Pryderi became a secondary character in a sea of folktales. Particularly interesting is the motif of the chastised wife. Pryderi's mother, Rhiannon, is punished twice. In the first tale, she is falsely accused of eating her son (who has been spirited away) and must offer herself to be ridden like a horse at the court of Arbeth. In the third tale, she and Pryderi are both put under enchantment by Llwyd, a king of the Otherworld, and are only rescued by a ruse of Manawydan, the Briton who married Rhiannon after Pwyll died. Manawydan threatens to hang a mouse who has been eating his wheat, when Llwyd appears to him and confesses that the mouse is his wife. The other tales and romances allude both to the world of the Mabinogi and Arthur's Britain. Among the best is "Culhwch and Olwen," which contains a genealogical catalogue trumping anything in Genesis. The Mabinogion is not as easy to read as some of the more popular Celtic legends, but it's worth it. [1 copy available]
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THE MABINOGION
translated by Lady Charlotte E. Guest. Condition: NEW 4997 Dover Trade Paperback edition, first printing. Content: While the Celtic Arthurian legends are popular, this work is almost unknown outside of academic circles. The work is divided into 11 disparate tales. Only the four of the first section are explicitly "branches of the Mabinogi," or stories of a youth. The youth in question, according to a tradition followed by Gwyn Jones in her introduction, is Pryderi, the son of a Welsh King, Pwyll. However, the cyfarwyddi, or Welsh bards who told the tales, added so many digressions to them that Pryderi became a secondary character in a sea of folktales. Particularly interesting is the motif of the chastised wife. Pryderi's mother, Rhiannon, is punished twice. In the first tale, she is falsely accused of eating her son (who has been spirited away) and must offer herself to be ridden like a horse at the court of Arbeth. In the third tale, she and Pryderi are both put under enchantment by Llwyd, a king of the Otherworld, and are only rescued by a ruse of Manawydan, the Briton who married Rhiannon after Pwyll died. Manawydan threatens to hang a mouse who has been eating his wheat, when Llwyd appears to him and confesses that the mouse is his wife. The other tales and romances allude both to the world of the Mabinogi and Arthur's Britain. Among the best is "Culhwch and Olwen," which contains a genealogical catalogue trumping anything in Genesis. The Mabinogion is not as easy to read as some of the more popular Celtic legends, but it's worth it. [1 copy available]
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MERLIN: Priest of Nature
by Jean Markale. B&W decorations. Condition: NEW 1995 Inner Traditions Trade Paperback, second printing. Tiny, tiny edgewear. Content: Was Merlin a mythical character or a real person? If he was a real person, when and where did he live? In this provocative survey of all the known literary and historical sources, Jean Markale pieces together a compelling story of who and what Merlin might have been. Combining his investigation of the sources with fragments of Celtic mythology, Druidic culture, and the esoteric tradition, Markale draws an enlightening portrait of the archetypal Wild Man and shaman known as Merlin, who lived in the Lowlands of Scotland late in the sixth century, some fifty years after the reign of King Arthur. In a state of divine madness Merlin sought refuge in the forest, where he inherited the gift of prophecy. With him was his companion, Vivian, an essential element of the Merlin legend. Their sacred clearing in the woods -- described in some legends as an invisible castle of glass or air -- was the site of their ecstatic journey of enlightenment and union with nature. From his place in the Cosmic Tree and outside of time, Merlin the enchanter challenges us to reexamine our way of life. When the Merlin legend resurfaced in the twelth century, his message of the universal brotherhood of all beings and things called out to a rapidly urbanizing society that was losing touch with nature. His warning, which went unheeded, is no less relevant to us today than it was at the dawn of the modern era. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE MUMMIES OF URUMCHI
by Elizabeth Wayland Barber. Wonderful color photo section of mummies and their clothing. B&W photos, as well. Detailed B&W maps throughout. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, c. 2000 Pan Trade Paperback, third printing. Tiny tag removal mark front cover with light tanning to page edges. Content: In 1994, a most astonishing discovery was made in Western China. Incredibly well-preserved mummies dating back 2000 years were unearthed in this remote region?mummies with large, colorful wardrobes, mummies that were distinctively Caucasian. The mystery of what six-foot-tall, fair-haired people were doing in China at the time took Barber, an expert on ancient textiles at Occidental College in L.A., to the desert city of Urumchi in 1995, where archeologists at the site hoped that her expertise might help them understand what these unlikely people were doing there. She had excellent material to work with: the mummies were in such remarkable condition that they still had full heads of hair and beards, and their skin was only slightly weathered. Most had been buried with plenty of brightly colored clothes to wear (one man was buried with 10 hats, each a different style), which gave Barber a treasure-trove of textiles with which to work. Barber structures her tale as a mystery, revealing information piecemeal until she presents her conclusions about the origin of the mummies. In the process, she treats readers to a lively story about the ebb and flow of ancient cultures, a story largely deduced from the development of weaving, dyeing, embroidery and fashion. Barber's hypothesis about how Caucasian mummies wound up in Urumchi, which has something to do with the Silk Road, is so clear and logical that readers will be satisfied that all relevant possibilities have been thoroughly examined. The only thing lacking is information on how to pronounce Urumchi. 16 pages of color photos. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MYTHOLOGY OF THE CELTIC PEOPLE
by Charles Squire. Cover art: Cuchulainn carries Ferdidad across the river by Wallcousins. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1996 Bracken Books (London) Trade Paperback, no printing given. Light shelf wear to middle back cover fore edge. Light tanning to page edges. Content: Originally published in 1912, this book has been a standard in the study of Celtic mythology. Presented ini this volume are the mythological, legendary and poetic traditions of the earliest inhabitants of the British Isles to leave written records - the Gaelic and the British Celts. Celtic gods, long banned by the priests' bell, book and candle, lived on in legend - transformed into ancient kings, dubious saints, or dwindled into fairies. Now, the Companions of the Red branch, the Birds of Rhiannon, the blood-soaked Cromm Cruaic, and Arthur and his Knights emerge as the gods and heroes the Celts always knew them to be. In this book, Square provides explanations, introductions to the chief characters, and the historical background to clarify the intricate web of stories. This book captures the magic and romance of ancient Celtic myths, the beauty of their poetry, and the dark fascination of Celtic beliefs. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MYTHS AND FOLKLORE OF IRELAND
by Jeremiah Curtin. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 1995 Wings Books hardcover & DJ (in Brodart jacket), 6th printing. Tiny remainder dot top edges. Content: Twenty traditional tales of Celtic adventure, magic and romance, translated directly from the Original Gaelic. Originally published in 1889, I believe, the myths and tales are just as fascinating today. Some of the tales: The Son of the King of Erin, and the Giant of Loch Lein, The Three Daughters of King O'Hara; The Weaver's Son and the Giant of the White Hill; The King of Erin and the Queen of the Lonesome Island; The Fisherman's Son and the Gruagach of tricks; Kil Arthur; Shaking Head; Birth of Fin MacCumhail and the Origin of the Fenials of Erin; and Fin MacCumhail and the Son of the King of Alba, etc. A "Notes" section details language used in the myths as well as on the characters. [1 copy available]
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OGAM: How to Read, Create and Shape Your Destiny Through the Celtic Oracle
by Paul Rhys Mountfort. B&W illustrations. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2001 Rider (UK) Trade Paperback, first printing. /interior clean & tight BUT 1) small edgewear-shelfwear & 2) it has been exposed to humidity (not water - no stain) which has caused the page edges of a few pages to be "ruffled." Content: The ancient Ogam alphabet is a magical script that, like the Runes, Tarot and I Ching, can be used as an oracle to teach us about our fate and future. Named after woodland trees, Ogam's 20 "tree-letters" all have magical properties and special correspndences linked to figures & themes from Celtic mythology. This book provides an inspirational yet comprehensive guide to an ancient system used by the Celts. Readers can discover: the history of the Ogamore, a 1500 year-old oracle of the Celts and Druids; the meaning of ogamfews, individual tree-letters and the Four Treasures; and the practical art of consulting the Ogam oracle. [1 copy available]
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OLD CELTIC ROMANCES (Celtic Folklore)
by P. W. Joyce. Condition: NEW 1996 Roberts Wholesale Books, Ltd. (Dublin) Trade Paperback, reprint. Perfect. Content: First published by Joyce in 1879 & revised in 1894. Includes The Fate of the Children of Lir. Gathered from the ancient texts of Ireland and the North West of Scotland, this text is a collection of central folklore concerning the exploits of Finn and his Feni, Luga of the Long Arms and his Dedannans, Cormac Mac Art, the Voyage of Mildun, and Oisin in Tirnanoge among many others. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE RISE OF THE CELTS (The History of Civilization series)
by H. Hubert. Translated from the French by M.R. Dobie. B&W maps, charts, & archeological drawings illustrate. Condition: Gently pre-read 1988 Dorset Press hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), second printing. B&W maps, archeological drawings illustrate. The book edges show small shelfwear and the DJ shows edgewear top and bottom edges and corners. Better than it sounds. Content: The DJ refers to this book as "volume 1," but I have not see that in any other notes on this book. In this classic of ethnology, a noted scholar traces the origins, history, and influence of the Celts on Indo-European peoples. Beginning with the earliest archaeological and linguistic evidence, he tracks the migration of Celts into Europe and as far west as the British Isles. An exceptionally thorough treatment of Celtic languages shows how their relationship to other tongues reveals information about Celtic origins and migrations. In addition, archaeological evidence -- weapons, armor, pottery, and decorative ornament--from a variety of cultures is reviewed (particularly artifacts from Switzerland's Iron Age settlement of La Tène), and the expansion of the Celts in the British Isles and abroad during the Bronze Age and the Hallstatt Period is explored. Unabridged reprint of the classic updated 1934 edition. 141 line illustrations. 4 halftones. 12 maps. [Note: of course, some of this information is a bit dated, i.e., not covering the recent discovery of Celtic "mummies" in the desert of China, but well worth the read.] Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE SACRED WORLD OF THE CELTS: An Illustrated Guide to Celtic Spirituality and Mythology
by Nigel Pennick. Beautiful color photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 1997 Godsfield (UK) large soft cover, no printing given. Content: This text is a celebration of the long history, rich art, and cultural traditions of the Celts. It describes how the Celtic tradition has developed and progressed over the centuries from its origins in Europe to the living heritage it is today. This volume provides an invaluable source of material on every aspect of Celtic culture ncluding lifestyle and society, mythology and folklore, as well as Celtic spirituality and its relevance to the new millennium. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SAINT PATRICK: A Visual Celebration
artwork by Courtney Davis. Text by Elaine Gill and Father Dennis O'Neill. Beautiful and colorful artwork - as if it were done in an old Irish monestary. Condition: NEW 1999 Blandford (London) large hardcover [11.1 x 8.9 x 0.6 (128 Pages)] and DJ (in mylar jacket), first impression. Content: Credited with bringing a unique form of Christianity to Ireland, St. Patrick holds an honored place in both Christian and Celtic tradition. In an exquisite tribute to this revered figure, the incomparable, vibrantly colored artwork of renowned Celtic artist Courtney Davis is paired with excerpts from St. Patrick's own writings, which are presented in the style of Irish illuminated manuscripts, and with retellings of some of the legends surrounding the saint. Historical background about St. Patrick provides a context in which to more fully enjoy and appreciate this stunning visual celebration. The designs use ancient Celtic designs, i.e., crosses and knots. A great gift for the Celt in your life. [1 copy left]
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TALES OF THE CELTIC OTHERWORLD
compiled and edited by John Matthews. Simply beautiful color illustrations by Ian Daniels. Condition: Gently pre-read 1998 Cassell (London) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), reprint. No problems; just pre-read. Content: This book includes 16 tales of Celtic magic and mystery, with an introduction to the concept of the "Otherworld". The stories: Voyage of Bran Son of Febal, and His Expedition Here Below; The Voyage of Maildun; The Sick-Bed of Cu Chulainn; Adventures of Connla the Fair; Pwyll in Annwvyn; Story of Boand; Story of Conn-eda; or, The Golden Apples of Loch Erne; Voyage of Snedgus & Mac Riagla; Adventures of Art son of Conn; Cormac's Adventures in the Land of Promise; Adventues of Nera; Gold Apple, Son of the King of Erin; Adventure of Cian's Son Teigue; The Tuairisgeal; Urisk of the Corrie of the Howlings; and The Wooing of Etain. Appendix including some names of the Celtic Underworld; further reading section and an Intro "Immrama - Journeys to the Otherworld." Beautiful book. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THOU HARP OF MY MUSIC: Love Songs from the Gaelic
by Alexander Carmichael. Selected and introduced by C. J. Moore. Ann Ross Patterson cover art. B&W decorations. Condition: NEW 1999 PB from Floris of Edinburgh, Scotland. Beautiful little book. Content: Carmichael was born in 1832 and educated in Edinburgh. His work took him from Dublin and Cornwall to the Hebrides and Highlands, and during his travels he recorded these poems and prayers. Only 2 volumes of the collection (Carmina Gadelica) were published before his death in 1912. No one can say when or by whom the Gaelic originals were composed; they were handed down through generations by o ral tradition as precious and intimate possessions. The Celtic spirit exulted not only in the moods of nature but also in the passions and powers of the human heart. Simply beautiful glimpse into the Celtic heart. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DRUIDS
by Tadhg MacCrossan. Condition: NEW 1995 Llewellyn slim papaerback, second edition, first printing. Content: Reviewer: "Not only does this book tell one what the Druids are, but also and importantly it dispels many false beliefs and rumors and tells one what Druids are not. Druids are identified as the highest rank of learned men among the Celtic people. One skilled in the rituals, laws and customs of the people, and skilled in magical arts, poetry songs and verses. We see also, through comparison, the close relationship between the Druids and the `Eriloz or Erulians' (Rune Masters) of the Germanic people. MacCrossan has also identified the female Druids, called Ueleda or Bendrui, acting as priestesses of the Goddess representing the European virtues: (1) Wisdom or poetry and learning, (2) Physical strength or health and courage, and (3) Productivity, fertility and sexuality. We see also an introduction to the three Realms and the Druidic concept of time. Celtic Magic is discussed and how a Druid's spell would be accomplished by singing a certain kind of song. And we see mention of manufacture of the Druid's Gem (ovum anguinum). We are given introduction to the festivals of the Druids and even a discussion of their clothing or vestments - dispelling the idea that Druids need wear full white robes. Finally we are left with a discussion of `Neo-Druidism' its modern developments and a glimpse at where the future may take us. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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WARRIOR QUEEN: The Story of Boudica, Celtic Queen (Historical Fiction)
by Alan Gold. Cover art by Steve Stone. Condition: NEW 2005 NAL Trade Paperback, first printing. Remainder. Content: Meticulously researched and imaginatively wrought, this is the sweeping epic of a flame-haired woman who would dare to challenge the vicious might of the Roman Empire - and whose name would echo throughout history. In 43 A.D., Boudica became the queen of a Celtic tribe - and a Roman sympathizer. But after years of loyal service to the Empire, she would find herself brutally betrayed. With the conviction of a hero and the courage of a warrior, she united the Celts against their enemy. The fury of her unleashed vengeance threw the Roman forces into chaos, made her a goddess to her own people - and carried her into the history books as a true heroine of the British people. [1 copy available]
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WHO WERE THE CELTS?: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Celts 1000 BC To The Present
by Kevin Duffy. B&W photo section. Condition: NEW 1999 Barnes & Noble reissue hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), 7th printing. Content: This book documents the long reach and complex struggles of the Celts. It also details the achievements of their many-faceted culture, whose influence has been felt in art, literature,music,science and technology, warfare and politics. This is not a book that starts at one point and works its way to the end of Celtic history - well, there is some of that, but the book details some of the lesser known Celtic history, i.e., dog breeding wehre the Irish Wolfhound was exported to countries in need of good hunting dogs and horse breeding. Some have taken exception to the Author's claims of Celtic invention of items such as saddles, etc. - but we now know from the "Celtic" mummies in the Chinese desert that the Celts were just about eveywhere in the ancient world. [1 copy available]
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WITTA: An Irish Pagan Tradition (World Magic Series)
by Edain McCoy. B&W charts & drawings illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Llwellyn Trade Paperback, second printing. Tiny edge wear. Content: The beauty and simplicity of paganism may never be more evident than in Witta. The Old Religion of Ireland prescribes no elaborate tools, ritual dress or rigid and intimidating initiation rites. The magick and the ritual words come from within the heart of the practitioner. Discover the mythology that shaped their deities and learn about the Sabbats which honor them. Under-stand the power of homespun spell-crafting and initiate spirit contact. [1 copy available]
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THE WORLD OF THE DRUIDS
by Miranda J. Green (Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend. 291 illustrations - B&W and color photos, maps, and artifacts. Condition: NEW 1997 Thames & Hudson hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: The white-clad Druid wielding a golden sickle and conducting secret ceremonies in remote forest glades is a familiar figure in art and literature. But how accurate is this view when compared with actual evidence from the past? This authoritative book unravels the truth about the Druids using myriad sources, including ancient Welsh and Irish myths, Celtic society, and the writings of early Roman invaders. Green discusses the Druids in depth. She begins by analyzing the classical writings on Druids. She also discusses the role of historical and archaeological analysis, showing how little is known and how scholarly inquiry may or may not arrive at the truth, particularly since the Druids based their learning and training on memorization and the oral tradition. The author examines the archaeological finds and the conclusions drawn from that. She discusses the Druid resurgence in the 19th century and the Druids' role in the 20th-century neopagan movement. Well written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking, this work would make an excellent companion to John Matthews's The Druid Source Book. A directory of Druidical societies is included. [1 copy available]
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