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A Beautiful Collection Of Spiritual And Meditative Exercises, Providing A Fascinating Insight Into The Mystery And Beauty Of The Celtic Imagination. The Celts Were Not Only Great Warriors But Also A Deeply Creative And Mystical People. Today We Especially Appreciate Their Imaginative Myth-Making, Their Brilliant Design And Their Profound Sense Of Wonder And Magic - Three Elements That Combine In This Beautiful And Inspiring Gift Book. Celtic Inspirations Captures The Spirit Of The Druids And Bar...

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Create a spiritual space to find peace and meaning in your witchcraft with this accessible guidebook to Wiccan rituals. Rituals are an important part to any witch's life. They are used to commemorate special moments, mark changes, and help unify us with nature and deities. They help connect us to something bigger than ourselves and provide a way for us to formally contact our concept of deity. The Witch's Book of Rituals provides all the vital information you need to understand the different...

Merlin remains the archetypical wizard of the dark ages, an enigmatic magician whose gifts of prophecy and miracle working have made him the greatest mage ever. In this enthralling book, the famed wizard's life is vividly reconstructed among kings and knights, damsels and dragons, and lost kingdoms. From serving as King Arthur's advisor to having intimate knowledge of Atlantis to creating the quest for the Holy Grail, each aspect of Merlin's life is explored in fascinating depth. Connections to...

Beyond the darkness of winter, there is an oasis of light and warmth on the journey from solstice to spring. Known as Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigantia, or Lupercus, it is a hope-filled celebration held in early February to welcome the returning light and the promise of spring. Candlemas sheds light on the origins, lore, and customs of this ancient holy day with: Myths and stories: Brigit the Goddess, Brigid the Saint, and her meaning today Candlemas magick and divination: flame scrying, hearthside d...

This title 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. Evil, an undeniable yet inexplicable force in human existence, is often defined as that which ought not to be, yet is - so it must be destroyed, or contained, or lived with. Myths of evil function to universalize the human condition, to show the tension between the ideal and the real, to reveal but not all...

Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up-to-date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in the following groupings, or as individual v...