In the tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Mists of Avalon", Ellen Hopman weaves Druid history and spirituality into an engaging love story. This Bardic teaching tale is set in a fictional third-century Ireland when Christianity is sweeping across the Celtic Isles. During this time of crisis, love blooms between Ethne, a Druid healer, and her patient, a Fennid warrior. Their passionate affair suffers a tragic blow when Ethne is called upon to become the high queen. Told from the Druid perspective, Hopman recreates the daily life, magical practices, politics, and spiritual lives of the ancient Celts during this historic turning point. Druid holy days, rites, rituals, herbal lore, and more are brought to life in this Celtic fantasy-illuminating Druidic teachings and cultural wisdom.
- ISBN10 0738712620
- ISBN13 9780738712628
- Publish Date 8 February 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 January 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 408
- Language English