Encyclopaedia of Celtic wisdom : the Celtic shaman's sourcebook

by Caitlin Matthews

Other authorsJohn Matthews
Paper Book, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

299/.16/003

Collection

Publication

Shaftsbury, Dorset ; Rockport, Mass. : Element, 1994.

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

456 p.; 26 cm

ISBN

1852305614 / 9781852305611

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