Bibliograph

The spirit of the Celtic gods and goddesses, their history, magical power, and healing energies, Carl McColman and Kathryn Hinds ; foreword by Courtney Weber

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The spirit of the Celtic gods and goddesses, their history, magical power, and healing energies, Carl McColman and Kathryn Hinds ; foreword by Courtney Weber

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-241)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The spirit of the Celtic gods and goddesses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1119622449

Responsibility statement

Carl McColman and Kathryn Hinds ; foreword by Courtney Weber

Sub title

their history, magical power, and healing energies

Summary

"Celtic gods and goddesses are among the most popular of deities revered by today's neo-pagans, witches, wiccans, and druids. Among pagans, the gods and goddesses of Gaul, Ireland, Wales, and the other Celtic lands rank with the most popular and influential of the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian pantheons. This book provides an accessible guide for readers to learn about and connect spiritually with the Celtic gods and goddesses of the Celtic lands"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction. Entering the Otherworld ; An overview of the Celtic tradition ; What this book does and doesn't do -- Goddesses and heroines. The mothers: threefold soul of the earth ; Anu and the river goddesses ; Brigit: the exalted one ; The Morrigán: the phantom queen ; Medb: she who intoxicates ; Macha: godess of many lives ; Rhiannon: the great queen ; Ceridwen: keeper of the cauldron ; Arianrhod: the lady of the wheel -- Gods and heroes. Cernunnos: master of the hunt ; The Dagda: the big father ; Manannán and Manawydan: lords of the mist ; Lugh and Lleu: gods of strength and skill ; Oenghus: the young lover ; Cú Chulainn: the hound of Ulster ; Gwydion: the trickster-magician ; Brân: guardian of the land ; Taliesin: the divine poet -- Goddesses and gods in our lives. The mysteries and the virtues ; Putting devotion into practice ; Storytelling and the living tradition

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