Menhirs, dolmen, and circles of stone : the folklore and magic of sacred stone / Gary R. Varner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Varner, Gary R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rocks--Religious aspects.

Rocks.

Megalithic monuments.

Physical Description:

xvii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Pub., [2004]

Summary:

The recognition of stones as objects of power continues uninterrupted from the dawn of humankind into the 21st century. This volume looks at customs and traditions from around the world, from the curious to the profound, related to stones large and small, from prehistory to today. Why are some rocks simply tossed out of the way while others, regardless of their size, are held as sacred, mysterious and imbued with power? The very atmosphere which surrounds some of these stones is permeated with a sense of ancient wisdom and we cannot help but walk quietly, often peeking over our shoulders in the attempt to catch that other being peeking right back at us. The recognition of stones as objects of power continues uninterrupted from the dawn of humankind into the 21st century. This volume looks at customs and traditions from around the world, from the curious to the profound, related to stones large and small, from prehistory to today.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index.

ISBN:

0875863507

0875863493

0875863515

OCLC:

56109187