Death Of A Celtic God

Death Of A Celtic God
Author: Ken Westell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1291393781

""The Green Man"" - icon of the Celtic faith - is murdered. His daughter Morwenna asks Home Guard sergeant Ben Oakley, a retired detective, for help. Despite his being committed to organising a secret army in case of the anticipated German invasion, together they unmask the killers but in so doing, they discover a spy ring and Ben comes to realise that the idyllic Somerset village in which he lives is the epicentre of the secret Pagan world...

Grave Mercy

Grave Mercy
Author: Robin LaFevers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054762834X

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.

A Circle of Stones

A Circle of Stones
Author: Erynn Rowan Laurie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2012-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781905713776

A Circle of Stones, originally published in 1995, offers a unique approach to meditation and Otherworld journeying in a Celtic Pagan context through the use of prayer beads as a focus for understanding early Gaelic cosmology and ways to journey through its three realms of land, sea, and sky. With chapters on ritual, altars, journeying, and communicating with deities, this short book has provided seekers with tools for their spiritual work for nearly twenty years. This new edition offers a much improved pronunciation guide for the Irish and Scots Gaelic in the text, and a new foreword that offers context for the book's historical place in the emergence of Celtic Reconstructionist Pagan spirituality.

The Ancient Celts, Second Edition

The Ancient Celts, Second Edition
Author: Barry Cunliffe
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2018-04-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0191067210

Fierce warriors and skilled craftsmen, the Celts were famous throughout the Ancient Mediterranean World. They were the archetypal barbarians from the north and were feared by both Greeks and Romans. For two and a half thousand years they have continued to fascinate those who have come into contact with them, yet their origins have remained a mystery and even today are the subject of heated debate among historians and archaeologists. Barry Cunliffe's classic study of the ancient Celtic world was first published in 1997. Since then huge advances have taken place in our knowledge: new finds, new ways of using DNA records to understand Celtic origins, new ideas about the proto-urban nature of early chieftains' strongholds, All these developments are part of this fully updated , and completely redesigned edition. Cunliffe explores the archaeological reality of these bold warriors and skilled craftsmen of barbarian Europe who inspired fear in both the Greeks and the Romans. He investigates the texts of the classical writers and contrasts their view of the Celts with current archaeological findings. Tracing the emergence of chiefdoms and the fifth- to third-century migrations as far as Bosnia and the Czech Republic, he assesses the disparity between the traditional story and the most recent historical and archaeological evidence on the Celts. Other aspects of Celtic identity such as the cultural diversity of the tribes, their social and religious systems, art, language and law, are also examined. From the picture that emerges, we are — crucially — able to distinguish between the original Celts, and those tribes which were 'Celtized', giving us an invaluable insight into the true identity of this ancient people.

The Last Ecstasy of Life

The Last Ecstasy of Life
Author: Phyllida Anam-Áire
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1644112663

• Emphasizes how shadow work, integrating past wounds, and healing our ancestry allows us to facilitate the ecstatic transition into the next life • Offers exercises and visualizations to help us integrate emotions like anger and grief, which impact the soul’s readiness to leave the body when the time comes • Discusses what happens to our cells when we die with regard to the human energy field and explores the soul’s journey through the aítes or bardos In the Celtic tradition dying is considered an act of birthing, of our consciousness passing from this life to the next. Informed by an early near-death experience, spiritual midwife and former nun Phyllida Anam-Áire offers an intimate overview of the sacred stages of the dying process seen through the lens of her Celtic heritage. Compassionately describing the final dissolution of the elements, she emphasizes how important it is to resolve and integrate our psycho-spiritual shadows and wounds in this lifetime. What truly heals is our capacity for authentic compassionate love--in life, in death, and after. Healing our ancestry before leaving the body eases not only our transition but sets future generations free from old stories held in our family systems. Sharing her insights into God consciousness, our earth/ego mind, and the soul’s journey through the Aíte or bardos, Phyllida’s poetic words guide us toward the final ecstasy as the soul leaves its material form and enters the vast Universal Heart of cosmic energy. Providing a deep spiritual understanding of the mysteries of death and the afterlife, this courageous book combines Celtic and Christian wisdom to dispel the fear of dying and invites us to live consciously and with love to our very last breath.

Gods and Heroes of the Celts

Gods and Heroes of the Celts
Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher: Turtle Island Foundation, Netzahaulcoyotl Historical
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1982
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology
Author: Evans Lansing Smith
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2008
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781592577644

The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.

Celtic Mythology: Dive Into The Depths Of Ancient Celtic Folklore, The Myths, Legends & Tales of The Gods, Goddesses, Warriors, Monsters, Magic & More

Celtic Mythology: Dive Into The Depths Of Ancient Celtic Folklore, The Myths, Legends & Tales of The Gods, Goddesses, Warriors, Monsters, Magic & More
Author: Sofia Visconti
Publisher: Sofia Visconti
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Dagda swept his fingers across the strings of the harp, and a beautiful melody started to play. It was the music of grief that had the Fomorians stop and bow their heads as they sobbed. Even the soldiers sobbed, but they drew their mantles so none could see the tears flowing... Celtic Mythology has through the ages inspired poets, authors, and songwriters alike with its ancient heritage of sagas, myths, legends, and battles. We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures that were our past. Learning about Celtic mythology will help to keep these cultures alive for our future generations. Through books like this one and the interest of all its wonderful readers, these myths and legends will stay alive well into the future. And if you're looking for a collection of Celtic myths that speak to all ages then keep reading because the path to your calling has been answered with this book. Inside you will find heroic stories of gods and goddesses and epic tales of love and betrayal. Misty rolling hills, lochs, rugged mountains, and mysterious creatures form the grounds for the myths and legends. Discover heroic adventures, mythical creatures, intriguing fairy tales, magic and folklore. All This & Much More Including: > Celtics Beliefs, Ways of Worship & Rituals > The Mysterious Tombs of The Celtics & How They Aligned With The Stars > How Nature & Her Sacred Creatures Have Shaped Celtic Culture > Celtic Gods & Goddesses - including Dagda - Supreme God of The Celts, Lug - The God of Justice & Many More > The Legendary Origins of Merlin the Magician (Made Famous By Disney) > Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Brittany, Manx & Celtic Myths + Legends > Llefelys & Lludd - A Story of Dragons, Demons & A Thieving Wizard > The Leprechaun - Learn about the little green man synonymous with the Irish - but be careful what you wish for, as everything has a price. > Discover The Druids & Their Sacred Art of Healing Through Herbs > Why The Celts Were Sworn Enemies of Julius Caesar > Celtic Mythology That Has Inspired Star Wars, Harry Potter & Other Movies And much, much more… Open a door to another world…. a world of adventure, heroism, romance and magic. Celtic mythology, your calling has been answered with This Book.

Celtic Mythology & The Religion of the Ancient Celts

Celtic Mythology & The Religion of the Ancient Celts
Author: John Arnott MacCulloch
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2023-11-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

"Celtic Mythology" is a study on ancient folk tales and legends of old Ireland, Wales and other Celtic regions, which remained a precious legacy to their illustrative history. The book deals with different aspects of folklore and mythology: myths of the creation, tales of gods and their position and behavior, the mythical creatures and animals, folk tales of the divine land and many more. Well grounded in history and sociology, the author relates these folk tales, legends and myths of Gaelic, Brythonic and Gaulish people to each other and explores the influence of Christianity on their development through the ages. "The Religion of the Ancient Celts" is an exhaustive and comprehensive study of the Celtic religion. It provides insights into Celtic religious practices, and comparisons geographically as well as with more familiar Roman and Christian pantheons. The author offers numerous interpretations and overlaps regarding the mythological roles of gods and goddesses. The Celts interacted with many cultures over the years and adopted their gods and combined with theirs. Roman and Greek gods were adopted as were Vikings' and Christianity later.