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× Celtic Myths : Heroes and Warriors, Myths and Monsters

by Michael Kerrigan (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

224 pages, 180 photos, artworks and maps; 180 Illustrations, unspecified

Publisher:Amber Books Ltd

Imprint:Amber Books Ltd

ISBN:9781838862701

Published:14 Feb 2023

Dimensions:596 x 277 x 26 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

From around 750BC to 12BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. With the expansion of the Roman Empire and the later Christianization of these lands, they were pushed to the fringes of north-western Spain, France and the British Isles. But there the mythology of these peoples held strong.

The tales from Celtic myth were noted down and also absorbed into other cultures. From Roman and Christian scribes we know of characters like Morrigan the shape-shifting queen, who could change herself from a crow to a wolf, Cu Chulainn, who, mortally wounded in battle, tied himself with his own intestines to a rock so that he'd die standing up, and the Cauldron of Bran, which could restore life. Other than being fascinating in their own right, Celtic legends are of interest for the influence they had over subsequent mythologies.

The story of the Holy Grail first appears in medieval romances but its antecedents can be found in the Celtic tale, the Mabinogion. Illustrated with more than 180 artworks and photographs and maps, Celtic Myths is an expertly written account of the mythological tales that both fascinate us and influence other writings.

× Celtic Mysticism : Your Personal Guide to Celtic and Druid Tradition Volume 2

by Tracie Long (Author)

Format:

Hardback

168 pages, 100+ color photos

Publisher:Wellfleet Press,U.S.

Imprint:Wellfleet Press,U.S.

ISBN:9781577153467

Published:1 Jun 2023

Dimensions:148 x 222 x 19 (mm)

Pub. Country:United States

Country of Origin:CN

Description

Connect more meaningfully to the cultural wisdom and occult knowledge of the rich and thriving Celtic world. Reclaim ancestral traditions and older ways of connecting with the earth and spirituality by going straight to the heart of mystical traditions. Celtic Mysticism explores the folk magic that has thrived in the British Isles for thousands of years.

With this guidebook for both newcomers to magical practice and those searching for a concise reference to a long history, discover how to honor your connection to nature and the rhythms of the seasons in the Celtic way. Explore the history behind Celtic practices, rituals, and spells and then engage with them firsthand, forming a deeper bond with Mother Earth. Illuminated by beautiful illustrations, this guide presents: The lore and history of the Celts Rites and spells based in green magic and natural cycles Meditations and rituals to bring the ancient wisdom into modern life Key concepts, figures, and legends of Celtic tradition As with every title in the Mystic Traditions series, Celtic Mysticism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture.

As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come. Celtic Mysticism is your engaging, accessible, and hands-on introduction to the deep magic and spirituality of the Celts. The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective.

× Anam Cara : Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World

by John Ph.D. O'Donohue (Author) , Pat O'Donohue (Afterword By) , President Higgins (Foreword By)

Format:

Paperback / softback

288 pages

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Imprint:Penguin (Transworld)

ISBN:9781804992548

Published:23 Feb 2023

Dimensions:127 x 197 x 18 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

"In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a "soul friend" on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness-expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times." -Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist and New York Times Bestselling Author.

A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue, with a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, an afterword by the late author's brother, Pat O'Donohue, and insightful material from O'Donohue's circle of close friends.

In this revered classic, John O'Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world speak with urgency for our need to rediscover the thresholds of the soul. With lyrical wisdom and fluency, O'Donohue encourages pathways of discovery to come home to the natural rhythm in ourselves in sacred connection with one another and the landscapes we inhabit.

This timeless collection nourishes the heart and elevates the spirit. It is "a book to read and reread forever." (Irish Times)

× Celtic Tree Magic : Ogham Lore and Druid Mysteries

by Danu Forest (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

336 pages, Illustrations and line drawings

Publisher:Llewellyn Publications,U.S.

Imprint:Llewellyn Publications,U.S.

ISBN:9780738741017

Published:8 Oct 2014

Dimensions:228 x 151 x 18 (mm)

Pub. Country:United States

Country of Origin:US

Description

Trees hold great power. They are our green kin, with much to teach us, if we will but listen. Explore the powerful magic of the twenty-five trees in the ogham tradition.

Enrich your spiritual practice with authentic Celtic wisdom and practical techniques. Written by a Druid witch and Celtic shaman, Celtic Tree Magic shows you how to practice Celtic divination, charms, and spells; make salves, tinctures, ointments, and green crafts; work with each tree's magical correspondences and healing attributes; find tree-spirit allies in nature and the otherworld; grow and tend trees with spirit guardians; and fashion wands and other magical tools with relevant woods. With practical exercises, hands-on tips, and an accessible exploration of folklore and myth, this lovely and lyrical handbook provides practical skills and deeper understandings for beginners and intermediate practitioners.

× Legacy of Druids, conversations with Druid leaders of Britain, the USA and

Canada, past and present

by Ellen Evert Hopman (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

392 pages

Publisher:John Hunt Publishing

Imprint:John Hunt Publishing

ISBN:9781785351358

Published:29 Apr 2016

Dimensions:218 x 140 x 40 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Description

A book of conversations with prominent Druids from across Britain, the USA and other countries whose voices describe the basic beliefs, practices and struggles of the emerging Druid faith. Conducted in person and online in the late 20th century, these collected conversations provide a historic window into the movers and shakers of the modern Druid world.

× Jesus the Master Builder : Druid Mysteries and the Dawn of Christianity

by Gordon Strachan (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

302 pages, b/w illustrations

Publisher:Floris Books

Imprint:Floris Books

ISBN:9780863157868

Published:24 Jun 2010

Dimensions:233 x 157 x 17 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

The activities of Jesus before the start of his ministry at the age of thirty have been the subject of much speculation. Did he travel beyond the bounds of Palestine in his search for wisdom knowledge? Where did he acquire the great learning which amazed those who heard him preaching and enabled him to cross swords in debate with Scribes and Pharisees?A number of legends suggest that Jesus travelled to the British Isles with Joseph of Arimathea, who worked in the tin trade. With these legends as his starting point, Gordon Strachan uncovers a fascinating network of connections between the Celtic world and Mediterranean culture and philosophy.

Taking the biblical image of Wisdom as the 'master craftsman', Strachan explores the deep layers of Mystery knowledge shared between the Judaic-Hellenic world and the northern Druids -- from the secret geometry of masons and builders, which Jesus would have encountered in his work as a craftsman in Palestine, to the Gematria or number coding of the Old and New Testaments. This book is the basis of the film documentary 'And Did Those Feet' which screened at the BFI in London in 2010.

× Druid Mysteries : Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century

by Philip Carr-Gomm (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

192 pages

Publisher:Ebury Publishing

Imprint:Rider & Co

ISBN:9780712661102

Published:7 Nov 2002

Dimensions:223 x 156 x 15 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

In this beautifully-written guide, Chief Druid Philip Carr-Gomm shows how the way of Druids can be followed today. He explains- The ancient history and inspiring beliefs of the ancient Druids- Druidic wild wisdom and their tree-, animal- and herb-lore- The mysteries of the Druids' seasonal celebrations- The Druids' use of magic and how their spirituality relates to paths such as Wicca. This guide will show how the wild wisdom of the Druids can help us to connect with our spirituality, our innate creativity, the natural world and our sense of ancestry. The life-enhancing beliefs and practices of this spiritual path have much to offer our 21st-century world.

× The Gods of the Celts

by Miranda Green (Author)

Format:Paperback / softback 256 pages

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Imprint:The History Press Ltd

ISBN:9780750934794

Published:11 May 2011

Dimensions:197 x 125 x 20 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

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.

× Myths and Legends of the Celts

by James MacKillop (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

432 pages

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd

ISBN:9780141017945

Published:1 Jun 2006

Dimensions:197 x 129 x 25 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

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 Cuchulainn, 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.