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This richly illustrated introduction to ancient Celtic religion brings to life the mysterious and fascinating beliefs, rituals and art of the last tribal culture in Europe
Overview
The Celtic Mysteries took shape in the flux of in-between states ... Bards and Druids evoked a supernatural landscape of spirits and omens, heroic deeds and wonder voyages, all echoed in the sinuous patterns, potent symbols and shape-shifting figures of Celtic art.
Here are the twilight of dawn and dusk; the dew and mist, neither air nor water; the warrior’s demi-divine frenzy; and the dream-state between life and death.
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'Well laid out, with many lavish colour and black and white photographs'
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Product Information
Book Details
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 21.0 x 15.0 cm
Extent: 128 pp
Illustrations: 117
Publication date: 4 February 2013
ISBN: 9780500810569
Contents List
The Ancient Religion; The Triple Goddess; Heroic Realms; Shamans and Rituals; Wonder Voyages; Christian Heroes; Themes: Temples of the Sky , The Inner Quest, The Spir al J ourney , The Primal Ener gy , The Sacr ed W ell, The Horned One, The Eternal Presence, Warriors, The Act of Naming, Intricate Contemplation, The Power of Beasts
About the Author
John Sharkey was an author, artist and researcher into Celtic ancient history, spirituality and archaeology. Among his numerous other books are The Meeting of the Tracks: Rock Art in Ancient Wales and The Medicine Tree: Traditional Healing in Wales from Prehistory to the Present.
