Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld
Download or Read eBook Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld PDF written by Sharon Paice MacLeod and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Sharon Paice MacLeod |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2018-05-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476669076 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476669074 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld by : Sharon Paice MacLeod
Book excerpt: 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.
