Author: Alexander Carmichael
Publisher: Lindisfarne Books
ISBN: 9780940262508
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
This unique collection of living spirituality, rising from the depths of Celtic Christianity, represents a hidden, oral tradition of greatest power and beauty, handed down through countless generations of Hebridean peasants. During his travels, Alexander Carmichael would visit the peasants in their huts, spending hours in front of their peat fires while they "intoned in a low, recitative manner" these poems and prayers. This is the most complete anthology of Celtic oral tradition ever assembled.
Charms of the Gaels
Author: Alexander Carmichael
Publisher: Lindisfarne Books
ISBN: 9780940262508
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
This unique collection of living spirituality, rising from the depths of Celtic Christianity, represents a hidden, oral tradition of greatest power and beauty, handed down through countless generations of Hebridean peasants. During his travels, Alexander Carmichael would visit the peasants in their huts, spending hours in front of their peat fires while they "intoned in a low, recitative manner" these poems and prayers. This is the most complete anthology of Celtic oral tradition ever assembled.
Publisher: Lindisfarne Books
ISBN: 9780940262508
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
This unique collection of living spirituality, rising from the depths of Celtic Christianity, represents a hidden, oral tradition of greatest power and beauty, handed down through countless generations of Hebridean peasants. During his travels, Alexander Carmichael would visit the peasants in their huts, spending hours in front of their peat fires while they "intoned in a low, recitative manner" these poems and prayers. This is the most complete anthology of Celtic oral tradition ever assembled.
Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland
Author: John Carey
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1786834944
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
• The first study of the full chronological range of Irish charms, from the Middle Ages until the present. • Includes survey articles, which give the reader a broad overview of major aspects of the subject. • Includes new discoveries in the field, information concerning which is not yet available elsewhere. • Includes articles dealing with folk medicine and traditional healing.
Publisher: University of Wales Press
ISBN: 1786834944
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
• The first study of the full chronological range of Irish charms, from the Middle Ages until the present. • Includes survey articles, which give the reader a broad overview of major aspects of the subject. • Includes new discoveries in the field, information concerning which is not yet available elsewhere. • Includes articles dealing with folk medicine and traditional healing.
Ulster Journal of Archaeology
By Land, Sea, and Sky
Author: Morgan Daimler
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557495121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
This book is a selection of modernized, paganized prayers and charms from volumes one and two of Carmichael's Carmina Gadelica, intended for use by Druids, Celtic Reconstructionists, or others interested in Celtic spiritulaity. The Carmina Gadelica is a six volume collection of prayers, charms, and folklore from Scotland assembled around 1900 by Alexander Carmichael. This book represents modernized, re-paganized versions of selected prayers and charms from the first two volumes of the series. It is designed to be used by Celtic Polytheists, Druids, or anyone else interested in Celtic Spirituality. All original deity references have been replaced with the names of Irish gods, and the language has been modernized, but otherwise the content has been kept as true to the original as possible.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557495121
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
This book is a selection of modernized, paganized prayers and charms from volumes one and two of Carmichael's Carmina Gadelica, intended for use by Druids, Celtic Reconstructionists, or others interested in Celtic spiritulaity. The Carmina Gadelica is a six volume collection of prayers, charms, and folklore from Scotland assembled around 1900 by Alexander Carmichael. This book represents modernized, re-paganized versions of selected prayers and charms from the first two volumes of the series. It is designed to be used by Celtic Polytheists, Druids, or anyone else interested in Celtic Spirituality. All original deity references have been replaced with the names of Irish gods, and the language has been modernized, but otherwise the content has been kept as true to the original as possible.
On Pilgrimage
Author: Jennifer Westwood
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587680157
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"On Pilgrimage" walks readers through the 12 stages that are common to sacred journeys, describing both the spiritual and physical process. It features over 60 pilgrimage destinations worldwide and emphasizes both the personal quest and the multicultural and multifaith dimension of sacred travel. Full-color illustrations.
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1587680157
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"On Pilgrimage" walks readers through the 12 stages that are common to sacred journeys, describing both the spiritual and physical process. It features over 60 pilgrimage destinations worldwide and emphasizes both the personal quest and the multicultural and multifaith dimension of sacred travel. Full-color illustrations.
The Gael
Author: Geraldine M. Haverty
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The Charm of Ireland
Author: Burton Egbert Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Abhráin diaḋa cúige Connaċt
Author: Douglas Hyde
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Transactions
Author: Inverness Gaelic Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celtic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
List of members in each vol.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Celtic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
List of members in each vol.
The World's Heritage of Epical, Heroic and Romantic Literature
Author: Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic literature
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description