Folklore

Mythology

Charles Squire Celtic Myth & Legend (New Page, 450pp pbk)

Celtic Myth and Legend is one of the most comprehensive studies of Celtic myth, legend, and poetry ever written. This celebrated, classic compendium is now in a new edition, complete with a modern introduction by Sirona Knight. It sets the ancient tales of gods and heroes in the context of the burgeoning interest among spiritual seekers of all persuasions in the ancient Celtic mythical and legendary traditions. Included within Celtic Myth and Legend are stories of all the chief characters of Celtic myth:

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Janet Farrar, Stewart Farrar & Gavin Bone The Complete Dictionary of European Gods and Goddesses (Capall Bann, 260pp pbk)

This Dictionary is devoted to increasing mutual understanding and respect between the many religions of today's world, as well as the many ancient religions which formed the roots from which today's cultures have grown. This is the most complete dictionary of its kind - a highly useful sourcebook for both the academic and the spiritually interested.

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Bob Trubshaw Explore Mythology (Heart of Albion, 212pp pbk)

Explore Mythology provides a lively introduction to the way myths have been studied, together with discussion of some of the most important "mythic motifs" - such as heroes, national identity, and "central places" - followed by a discussion of how these ideas permeate modern society. These sometimes contentious and profound ideas are presented in an easily readable style of writing.

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D J Conway Magick of the Gods & Goddesses - Invoking the Power of the Ancient Gods (Crossing Press, 2003, 437pp pbk)

Here the author explores the mythology and magickal practises of more than 20 different world cultures. By exploring these alternative spiritual paths, readers will learn how to develop personal rituals and worship practices based on a firm understanding of the underlying principles that make magick work. Beginners and advanced students will find this a powerful reference book.

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Nigel Pennick & Helen Field Muses & Fates (Capall Bann, 172pp pbk)

This book is about the personifications and spiritual beings that describe certain aspects of the world. From the basic structure of time, in the Three Fates, to the Divine Harmony, embodied in the Nine Muses, these spiritual forms speak to us of the powers and forces that make the world what it is. Based on the traditional cosmology that underlies Pagan, Jewish and Christian mystical thought, this book presents an integrated world view that includes Time, Space and Life. Nigel Pennick's text, augmented by new drawings by Helen Field, brings this age-old tradition into the 21st century.

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Geoffrey Ashe The Mythology of the British Isles (Methuen, 333pp pbk) More 9.99
Simon Danser The Myths of Reality (Alternative Albion, 205pp pbk)

Simon Danser asks us to think of myths as like the lenses in spectacles - we see the world through them, but rarely see them in their own right. He then systematically focuses on the myths at the core of the belief systems which create every aspect of what we take to be reality: religion, politics, commerce, science, knowledge, consciousness, self-identity, and much else that we take as 'given'. This book reveals how reality is culturally constructed in an ever- continuing process from mythic fragments transmitted by the mass media and adapted through face-to-face and Internet conversations.

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Brian Bates The Real Middle Earth - Magic & Mystery in the Dark Ages (Pan, 292pp pbk) More 7.99
Sheena McGrath Sun, Moon & Stars (Capall Bann, 2005, 252pp pbk) More 12.95
Robert Graves The White Goddess (Faber, 520pp pbk)

A classic of modern paganism, and a huge influence on the development of Druidry. Starting from Celtic texts, Graves' whirled mythology makes for a difficult but exhilirating journey.

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