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The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom: A Celtic Shaman's Sourcebook

by Caitlin Matthews, John Matthews · 1994

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In this stunning gift edition, Celtic experts Caitlin and John Matthews present inspirational primary material, rich in ancient wisdom, lore, and mythology. For readers who are fascinated by Celtic traditions, and spiritual heritage, this unique reference introduces several new translations of powerful Celtic literature, including stories, poems, and visionary writing — many dating from the 7th century.Brimming with invaluable ancestral knowledge and previously unavailable texts, this invaluable sourcebook offers readers a rare insight into shamanic memory, druidic divination and prophecy, shape-shifting myths, stories about soul loss and restoration, legendary magic, and healing traditions.

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismythologymythologyMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisoccultoccultMore like thisLess of this
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spiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of thisreligionreligionMore like thisLess of this
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EuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisIrelandIrelandMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 456 pages

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