Celtic myth and religion : a study of traditional belief, with newly translated prayers, poems, and songs / Sharon Paice MacLeod.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacLeod, Sharon Paice, 1960-

Language:

English

Multiple languages

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Celtic.

Celts--Religion.

Celts.

Religious literature--Celtic authors--Translations into English.

Religious literature.

Physical Description:

viii, 235 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2012]

Summary:

"Here is a comprehensive overview of Celtic mythology and religion, encompassing numerous aspects of ritual and belief. It contains new translations of poems, prayers, inscriptions and songs from the early period (Gaulish, Old Irish and Middle Welsh) as well as the folklore tradition (Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Manx)"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1 Celtic Religion and Mythology

1 The Sacred Elements of the Tradition 9

2 Sources of Knowledge 18

3 Druids, Seers, Poets and Priestesses 25

4 The Celtic Otherworld 34

5 The Gods of Britain and Gaul 39

6 Irish Gods and Goddesses 48

7 The Ritual Year 58

Part 2 Celtic Shamanism and Wisdom Traditions

8 Elements of Celtic Shamanism 65

9 The Feathered Cloak 73

10 The Song of the Shaman 81

11 Celtic Cosmology 89

12 Celtic Wisdom Traditions 100

13 The Knowledge of Trees 107

14 Symbolism of Animals and Birds 115

Part 3 Celtic Legends and Folklore

15 The "Wisdom of the Ancestors 123

16 The Legend of Arthur 132

17 The Mabinogi 141

18 Fairies, Healers and Seers 148

19 Folklore of Spring and Summer 159

20 Folklore of Autumn and "Winter 169

21 The Path of the Old Ways 180.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786464760

0786464763

OCLC:

747385685