THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CELTIC WISDOM; A Celtic Shaman's Source Book

black hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges have a few faint specks. contents free markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. clean, not torn or price clipped (no price listed). nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc~. BOMC book club edition. viii+456p. afterword. notes. bibliography. resources. index. decorative headings throughout. folklore. mythology. celtic religion. ancient religion. paganism. wicca. shamanism. ogham. ireland. druids. vision poets. the three cauldrons. divination. ordeals. the other world. tuatha de danaan. ~ THE CELTIC TRADITION is a source of inspiration to many of us seeking to discover our ancestral spiritual heritage. Yet so many primary Celtic texts, rich in ancient wisdom, have been buried away from us for generations. Now, this superb new sourcebook offers all who are following the way of the Celtic tradition a unique opportunity to draw upon a deep, and hitherto unavailable, well of ancestral knowledge. This rich cauldron of ancient lore contains many new translations of seminal Celtic texts, including stories, poems and prose pieces, many dating from as far back as the seventh century. Key ingredients include shamanic memory, druidic divination and prophecy, shapeshifting, soul~loss and restoration, magic and healing. There are detailed commentaries, comprehensive background material and practical shamanic insights. The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom is a unique reference book which will prove invaluable to all who seek spiritual sustenance from the Celtic tradition, which is a vital source of healing for our fragmented world. CAITLIN & JOHN MATTHEWS are internationally renowned for their research into the Celtic Tradition. They have written many successful books, including: The Elements of the Celtic Tradition, The Elements of the Arthurian Tradition, The Elements of the Goddess,The Elements of the Grail Tradition & The Celtic Shaman.…