Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom

by Caitlin Matthews

Hardcover, 1996

Status

Available

Call number

299.16003

Collection

Publication

Barnes Noble Books (1996), Edition: Second Edition

Description

A guide to Celtic spiritual traditions. It contains translations of primary Celtic texts, including stories, poems and prose pieces, some dating as far back as the 7th century. Topics covered include: shamanic memory; Druidic divination and prophecy; shapeshifting, soul-loss and restoration; and magic and healing. These ancient texts are accompanied by detailed commentaries, background material and practical shamanic insights.

User reviews

LibraryThing member irishkitsune
An excellent transliteration of ancient Celtic lore, legend, and wisdom. There are a lot of entertaining tales and morals to be learned from this book.

Language

Original publication date

1994

Physical description

9.1 inches

ISBN

0760701466 / 9780760701461

Local notes

FB - Authors' names on fly-leaf; signatures? Paper cover removed to shelf copy.

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