Powerful Celtic Women in History: Warrior Queens, Priestesses, and Wise Women (Brave Women in History) - Softcover

Baker, Elise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1739576586 ISBN 13: 9781739576585

Publisher: Intrepidas Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Are you fascinated by the untold stories of powerful women of the past? If so, then travel through time to discover the captivating tales of formidable Celtic women whose courage and leadership remain inspirational for all modern-day warriors and diplomats.

In Powerful Celtic Women in History: Warrior Queens, Priestesses, and Wise Women, you will find an exploration of a very different society in which women enjoyed status and power in their own right and in which they were honored for their vital contributions.

You will journey into the heart of Celtic lands, where women were revered as leaders, peacemakers, and spiritual guides. Within these pages, you will unearth the stories of those who carved their own paths.
Inside Powerful Celtic Women in History, you’ll discover:

• A detailed look at what it meant to be a woman in the Celtic world, including how this ancient culture celebrated femininity and respected prominent leaders.
• The important role that priestesses played in guiding their communities.
• The legends of the rebel ruler Boudica, the forthright Queen Medb, the goddess-turned-saint Brigid, the famed prophetess Veleda, and more.
• Remarkable stories of mighty characters in Celtic mythology, such as Scáthach, Aífe, and Liath Luachra.
• How Celtic wise women preserved ancient knowledge through the generations in their service as healers, seers, and poets.

This book is an invitation to draw strength from our ancestors, to understand our past better, and to shape our future with their insights. Soak in the wisdom of these powerful heroines and let their stories ignite your spirit.

Are you ready to discover the hidden tales of these extraordinary queens, priestesses, and wise women and understand how Celtic wisdom can inspire us to reclaim our power? Then get your copy of Powerful Celtic Women in History now!

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About the Author

Elise Baker has a lifelong interest in women's history and feminism. She holds an Honors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma that led to a career as a librarian, archivist, and eventually an editor for television. She loves traveling to different countries and experiencing diverse cultures. When she's not reading or writing, she enjoys walking with her dog along the beach and seeing plays at the theater with family and friends.Elise's maternal family, from the borderlands of the Czech Republic, became refugees with no country to belong to after the Second World War and dispersed all over the world. She grew up listening to her grandmother's recollections of this time and believes that understanding and learning from the bravery of ordinary women is essential in shaping the future.Her passion is excavating the past to unearth the stories of women whose remarkable feats and accomplishments have been buried and forgotten because of their gender. Her sincere hope is that they can fuel and inspire women of today to face adversity and discrimination with courage. She enjoys bringing to light stories that celebrate history beyond the usual narratives.In learning about the achievements of these remarkable women, we address the serious shortage of women in documented history. There are countless women leaders whose contributions have been forgotten. Often, they put their lives on the line, knowing that their efforts would likely go unrecognized. Their stories offer a more balanced perspective on history. May they serve as inspiration to women to continue to make a difference and occupy important spaces.To see more books in the Brave Women in History and the Brave Women Who Changed the Course of WWII series, please visit: www.ReadEliseBaker.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Intrepidas Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1739576586
• ISBN 13: 9781739576585
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124