Crushed by the Romans in the first century AD, the ancient Druids of Britain left almost no reliable evidence behind. This book encompasses two thousand years of Druid history and explores the evolution of English, Scottish, and Welsh attitudes toward the forever ambiguous figures of the ancient Celtic world.
Druidism evolved out of the tribal cultures of Britain, Ireland, and western France over two thousand years ago. Druidry's appeal lies in its focus on a reverence for the natural world. This book explains the practical value of following Druidism, and examines its core beliefs and relevance to the contemporary issues.
After the death of her fiance, the author sought refuge in alcohol, meaningless affairs and her job as a film-maker. But a chance encounter changed her life, as the magical mysteries of the ancient Celts showed her how to unlock life-altering magical secrets and ultimately "become the enchanter".
Lets you tune into the sacred power and ancient wisdom of trees. From the birch to the willow, this title introduces fifteen revered trees of the Celtic Tree Calendar and describes their unique gifts. It helps you learn from the author's personal stories of revelation.
A compendium of ancient wisdom that leads you on a path of (re)discovery. It illuminates the importance of eight key Celtic treasures for contemporary living: Celtic Saints; Celtic Spirituality; Coracle and journeying; Creation; Cell; Community; Creativity; and, Celebration.
Brigid of Kildare, Ireland, is uniquely venerated as both a goddess and a saint throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA. This book reveals when and by whom the goddess was 'conceived' and evidence that St Brigid was a real person. It explains how she 'became' a saint, and discusses her first documented visit to England in AD 488.
Offers an exploration of some of the metaphysical notions that are the foundation of druidic thought and practice. This work aims to contribute to an area of the Druid Way in which past practice is all too often rekindled without an attendant understanding of past psychology or philosophical perceptions.
In "Stations of the Sun" and "The Triumph of the Moon", Ronald Hutton established himself as a leading authority on the historian of Paganism. His wealth of unusual knowledge, complemented by a deep understanding of past and present beliefs gives his work a unique flavour. This collection of essays cover a range of beliefs, myths and practices.
The Celts were not only great warriors but also a deeply creative and mystical people. This title captures the spirit of the druids and bards in a collection of poetic texts, spiritual insights and meditative exercises that focus on the universal truths of Celtic wisdom - as meaningful and helpful today as they were in the Dark Ages.
Celtic Christianity sees in all creation the reflection of God's goodness and beauty which sin might mar, but can never destroy. This book explores the Celtic view of creation and each chapter focuses on an aspect of God revealed in creation to transform our view of created matter.
Offers a series of twenty humorous and informative lessons that can be used for group or solitary study. This book helps to learn about the ancient Gods and other spirits, along with methods of honouring them through ritual, mysticism and poetry. It is suitable for people interested in Druidry and Pagan spirituality of ancient Britain and Ireland.
Divided into three sections, this book is designed to provide an introduction to the Druid Way based on a Celtic metaphysic. It examines the history of the Druid Way, the metaphysic that gives it continued life, the philosophical concepts of the Druid Way, as well as the importance of the Matter of Britain in understanding what it is to be Druid.
Explores the causes of evil in myth, encompassing themes such as defilement, the figure of the trickster, evil people both within and outside the society, and traumatic initiations. This title also looks at 'cures' for evil: laughter, sacrifice, the flood, the hero's quest, initiation, the saviour, divine wisdom and the end of days.
This book, illustrated with 150 photographs and line drawings, explores the stories and legends of Ireland's sacred trees, of Fairy Thorns and Rag Trees, of Mass Bushes and Monument Trees. Their spiritual, social, and historical functions from pagan times to the present are revealed.
Despite their great influence in prehistoric Europe, the knowledge and teaching of the druids was never committed to writing and so their prestige steadily declined. This study seeks to classify the evidence afresh and to place the druids in their historical setting.
The Druids have been known and discussed for over 2, 000 years; few figures flit so elusively through history. Enigmatic and puzzling, the lack of knowledge about them as resulted in a wide spectrum of interpretations. Barry Cunliffe examines their origins, the evidence for their beliefs and practices, and how we interpret them today.