Witchcraft and Magic, Ancient History, British History - General & Miscellaneous, Religion around the World
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Overview
Fascinating, painstakingly researched study of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain. Intriguing discussions include the origins of the Druids, Arthurian cults, the mystery of the Holy Grail, Celtic spells and charms, black magic, the Celtic spirit world — with its populations of banshees, leprechauns, brownies and a host of lesser phantoms — and many other topics.Editorials
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Spence (1874-1955) was one of the most prolific, if not always considered the most reliable, folklorists of his period. Here a slender volume explores the origin of the Druids and their associations with the Divine King, the Arthurian cults and the Holy Grail, second sight, spells and charms, necromancy, prophecy, reincarnation, and other topics. Rider and Co., London and New York, were the original publishers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.From Barnes & Noble
The author isan expert in the field of the occult arts, and his conclusions in this book often differ from the conclusions of some scholars well-versed in Celtic history but lacking expertise in anthropology or in folk lore. The book includes theories about the origins of the Druids and their association with the cult of the Divine King, the British belief in Reincarnation, the cults of Arthur, the mystery of the Holy Grail, the question of Second Sight, Celtic spells and charms, necromancy, prophecy and divination.Book Details
Published
June 1, 1999
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Pages
208
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486404479