Holy Hills And Pagan Places Of Ireland

Author : Hector McDonnell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781904263623
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Holy Hills and Pagan Places of Ireland written by Hector McDonnell and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this illustrated book Hector McDonnell describes how Ireland's pre-Christian beliefs still shape Ireland's beliefs and customs.

Author : Doreen McBride
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750964472
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Louth Folk Tales written by Doreen McBride and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catch a glimpse of the spirit of Ireland in the entertaining company of professional storyteller Doreen McBride as she recounts the local tales, ancient and modern, of County Louth. You will hear of the doomed love of Lassara and her harpist who haunt the waters of Carlingford Lough, of the origin of the River Boyne and of the jumping church at Kildemock. You will also discover St Brigid’s association with Faughart, how the Hound of Ulster recovered from war wounds on the Death Mound of Du Largy, and where you might find leprechaun gold. And on the way you will encounter a killer cat, a fairy horse and the Salmon of Knowledge – as well as some talkative toes.From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.

Author : James Bonwick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Druids and Old Irish Religions written by James Bonwick and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an ethnological study on the Druids and their religion.

Author : Nigel Pennick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620553902
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition written by Nigel Pennick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre-Christian Northern Europe • Details the everyday magic of the Northern Tradition, including household magic, protection spells, and the significance of the days of the week • Explores direct natural magic, such as shapeshifting and soul travel, and talismanic or sigil magic, including runes and rituals to unlock the power of crafted objects • Explains how many of these customs continue to the present day In the pre-Christian societies of Northern Europe, magic was embedded in the practical skills of everyday life. Everything in Nature was ensouled with an inner spirit, as was anything made by hand. People believed in magic because it worked and because it was part of the functionality of their day-to-day lives. Many of these practical observances and customs continue to the present day as rural traditions, folk customs, household magic, and celebrations of the high and holy days of the calendar. Exploring the magical pagan traditions of the people now called Celtic, Germanic, Scandinavian, Slavonic, and Baltic, Nigel Pennick examines the underlying principle of the Northern Tradition--the concept of Wyrd--and how it empowers the arts of operative magic, such as direct natural magic and talismanic or sigil magic. Through direct natural magic, individuals can shape shift, journey out of the body, or send one of their three souls (fylgia or “fetch”) ahead of them. Sigil magic involves the powers contained in objects, which can be channeled after the appropriate ritual. Runes are the most powerful sigils in the Northern Tradition and were used to ward off illness, danger, hostile magic, and malevolent spirits. Emphasizing the importance of the cycles of Nature to the tradition, Pennick explores the eightfold sun dials and the four ways the solar year is defined. He looks at the days of the week and their symbolic association with different deities as well as why particular acts are performed on certain days and what the customary lucky and unlucky days are. He also examines sacred spaces, household magic, protection spells, and the role of music in the Northern Tradition. Explaining all the traditional holidays and activities necessary to honor them, Pennick shows how anyone can participate authentically in the magic of the Northern Tradition if they take care to do things properly, with respect, and on the right day.

Author : Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719025792
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe written by Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas Alexander Wise
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Paganism in Caledonia written by Thomas Alexander Wise and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Smyth Crone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Irish Book Lover written by John Smyth Crone and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Irish Ecclesiastical Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Andrew Francis
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
ISBN 13 : 0718896254
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacraments After Christendom written by Andrew Francis and published by Lutterworth Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In contemporary Western society the church has been pushed to the margins, leading experts to describe the current era as a time 'after Christendom'. Many traditional churches and congregations are struggling, a condition worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic regulations. As the practice of churchgoing wanes, the performance of the sacrament is called into question. How can we bring the traditional, communal experience of sacrament into the modern world? In Sacraments after Christendom, Andrew Francis and Janet Sutton tackle this question head-on, exploring and discussing the enactment of the sacrament in the context of church decline and an increasingly isolated world. In doing so, they deconstruct traditional perceptions and broaden our understanding of ritual and community in order to rediscover the truth of the sacrament.

Author : Elyn Aviva
Publisher : Pilgrims' Process
ISBN 13 : 9780983551652
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Powerful Places in Ireland written by Elyn Aviva and published by Pilgrims' Process. This book was released on 2011 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland is a magical place filled with powerful sites. This text provides detailed descriptions of these powerful places, including how to get there and what to do there. Numerous maps, graphics, and photos bring the locations to life. GPS headers and QR codes are included.