MacLeod, Sharon Paice
Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476669076
- author:
- MacLeod, Sharon Paice
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 277
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.42 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The early medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Britain hold secrets about the cosmology, religion, and mythology of native Celtic cultures. This book explores these clues, focusing on the latest research and translations to shed new light on the beliefs and practices of Iron Age inhabitants in 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. By examining these topics, the author provides a fresh understanding of the complex spiritual world of ancient Celtic cultures. Through its analysis of primary sources, this book offers insight into the mythology and spirituality of the Iron Age Celts, revealing the intricacies of their cosmology and the significance of the Otherworld in their belief systems.
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