Religion: Pagan Religion Books

THE 21 LESSONS OF MERLYN: A Study in Druid Magic & Lore
by Douglas Monroe. Randy Asplund-Faith cover art. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 1997 Llewellyn large Trade Paperback, 8th printing. Light tanning to page edges. Content: For those with an inner drive to touch genuine Druidism -- or who are fascinated by the lore of King Arthur -- this book is a welcome adventure into history and magic. Here is a complete introductory course in Celtic Druidism, packaged within the framework of 21 authentic and expanded folk story/lessons that read like a novel. Follow Arthur's apprenticeship from his first encounter with Merlyn. [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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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 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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DRUIDCRAFT: The Magic of Wicca and Druidry
by Philip Carr-Gomm. Foreword by bibianne Crowley. B&W charts & drawings by Chris Down. Condition: NEW 2002 Thorsons (London) Trade Paperback, first printing. Short scratch front cover at fore edge. Content: In this down-to-earth, inspiring guide, Philip Carr-Gomm offers a name for this Path that draws on the common beliefs and practices of both Druidry and Wicca. [2 copies available]
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KAHUNA MAGIC
by Brad Steiger. Based on the works of Max Freedom Long. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1982 Para Research Trade Paperback, second printing. Tiny edgewear with light to moderate tanning to page and inside cover edges. Content: How Max Freedom Long rediscovered an ancient Hawaiian religion that delivers new insights into your hidden powers. Train yourself to interpret dreams, heal the sick or travel out of body. These occult feats defy the logic of our modern world, yet they can be a potent force in your life. The author, a well-known authority on psychic and occult experiences, shows how a knowledge of "Huna," an ancient Hawaiian religion, helps you master feats of occult magic. With this unique guidebook, you can teach yourself the ancient Kahuna techniques. Use them to foresee the future, to increase your wealth, to control the weather and other ways to enrich your life. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE LOST BOOKS OF MERLYN: Druid Magic From the Age of Arthur
by Douglas Monroe. B&W photos & drawings illustate. Condition: NEW 2004 Llewellyn large Trade Paperback, fourth printing. Content: Part adventure tale and part grimoire, this book remains true to the Druids' method of wrapping important knowledge in a story. Monroe's tale of the British Celts, their conflict with the Romans, and the last days of King Arthur, recounts the demise of the Druids but reveals the hope of their resurrection today. Coupled with an abundance of spells, charms, and sacred rites, this is more than just a well-written fantasy, more than just a well-stocked spell book. The Lost Books of Merlyn is both teacher and course. Whether you read it as a work of fiction or dig for a deeper meaning, you will hear a voice in these pages speaking to you as Merlyn speaks to the author: "Now, at last, it is your turn to understand what has already been lived, and what may come of it." [408 pages] 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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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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PAGAN SPIRITUALITY: A Guide to Personal Transformation
by Joyce & River Higginbotham. B&W charts & decorations. Condition: NEW 2006 Llewellyn large soft cover, first printing. Tiny, tiny edgewear. Content: Reviewer: "The initial chapters of this book explore the theories of Ken Wilber, a spirituality psychologist. His ideas are related to Pagan spiritual development in a way that the non-scientist can understand. The authors explain how a person progresses from infant to young adult and beyond the young adult stage into stages of more wisdom and self-reflection. The authors liken one's spiritual growth to the changes one goes through when going from helpless infant to someone who can run marathons. In all there are nine developmental "spaces" and four different quadrants that readily conform to a Pagan world outlook. Joyce and River take the reader on a tour through each space and each quadrant with exercises, meditations and other activities." [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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VAMPIRES: THE OCCULT TRUTH
by Konstantinos. Condition: NEW 2004 Llewellyn Trade Paprback, 13th printing. Content: Feeling drained? Perhaps you are the unwitting victim of a psychic vampire. Want to know more? In this his second book, Konstantinos explores the folklore surrounding the blood-drinking vampire and, more importantly, exposes the threat of 20th century vampires which feed on psychic energy. I found this amalgam of stories from the past with Konstantinos' experiences in the present appealing to both the folklorist and the occultist sides of my curiosity. Konstantinos' theories will be considered controversial by many, but I don't feel that they can be summarily dismissed. Includes information about historic vampires, namely Vlad Tepes, Elizabeth Bathory, Gilles de Rais, Fritz Haarmann, and John George Haigh. [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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