Yowann Byghan

Modern Druidism

An Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today's Pagan religion and philosophy, whose roots are in the Celtic tribal societies of ancient Britain and Ireland. The author covers Druidism's mythology, history and important figures and its beliefs and moral system, and describes practices, rituals and ceremonies. A gazetteer of important sacred sites is included, along with information about modern Druid groups and organizations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 418g
• ISBN-13: 9781476673141
• ISBN-10: 1476673144
• Artikelnr.: 49342169

Autorenporträt

Yowann Byghan is an author, poet, playwright and a practicing Druid for 50+ years. He is a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedh, and speaks fluent Cornish. His knowledge of Scottish Gaidhlig, Irish Gaeilge and Welsh, as well as Latin, has allowed him to research source texts in the original languages as well as in translation. He lives on a small island in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface I
Introduction to Druidic Philosophy and Religion
1.
The Universe and the World
2.
Moral Philosophy II
The History of Druidism
3.
Ancient Celtic Druidism
4.
Classical Druidic Roles and Responsibilities
5.
Some Famous Druids in History and Legend III
Modern Druidism
6.
The Romantic Revival
7.
Some Modern Groups and Organizations
8.
Some Modern Druids IV
Lore and Ritual
9.
Sacred Sites 10.
The Tree Alphabet and Calendar 11.
Modern Rituals and Liturgy 12.
Sample Rites and Texts Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Contact Information Chapter Notes Bibliography Index