Overview

The early medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Britain contain tantalizing clues about the cosmology, religion and mythology of native Celtic cultures, despite censorship and revision by Christian redactors. Focusing on the latest research and translations, the author provides fresh insight into the beliefs and practices of the Iron Age inhabitants of Ireland, Britain and Gaul. Chapters cover creation and cosmogony, the deities of the Gaels, feminine power in narrative sources, druidic belief, priestesses and magical rites.

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Author:   Sharon Paice MacLeod
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.367kg
ISBN:  

9781476669076

ISBN 10:   1476669074
Pages:   293
Publication Date:   31 May 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction A Note About ­Indo-European Root Words Part One: Mythic Origins 1. Cosmology and the Celtic Dreamtime 2. Creation, Cosmogony and the Ancestry of the Gods 3. Sacred Cycles and the Mythic Symbolism of Time Part Two: Sovereignty 4. Divining the Divinities: The Mórrígan, Danu and Anu 5. Restoring the Rightful Goddess: Sovereignty in the Tales of Findabair and Gwenhwyfar 6. Mistress of the Wild Things: Abundance and Feminine Power in Early Irish Sources Part Three: Liminality 7. The Circle of Nine: Priestesses, Islands and Magical Rites 8. Bird-Mask and ­Rowing-Wheel: Mug Roith, Tlachtga and Traditions of Druidic Power 9. Cauldron of Awen, Stream of Imbas: The Symbolism of Water and Divine Inspiration Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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engaging.... From the first page of the Introduction, we feel as though she is telling us a beautiful story, going back-and-forth in time with ease and an effortless rhythm. The use of vital sources provides valuable background to the author's line of thoughts, and allow readers to push their inquiries further. This process, as well as the general time of the book, creates a bond of trust between the reader and the author which winds up incredibly refreshing. To be able to research, gather, translate, analyze, understand and then render in a seemingly effortless way such knowledge is a true gift...a must read...a valuable asset --Reading Religion.

Author Information

Sharon Paice MacLeod is a Harvard-trained Celticist, grant-funded researcher, historical consultant and professional musician. She has taught Celtic literature, mythology and folklore at the university level and lives in New England.

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