The Secret Rites and Traditions of Ancient Britain Restored. with 8 drawings by Wendy Wood & other illustrations. Frontispiece (The Rite of Initiation). This volume reveals the former existence within the British Islands of a very ancient native mystic.

In this beautifully illustrated book, anthropologist and broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota unearths more than fifty of Britains most intriguing ancient places and artefacts and explores the mysteries behind them.

Taliesin, Chief Bard of Britain and Celtic shaman, was a historical figure who lived in Wales during the latter half of the sixth century. His verse is established as a direct precursor to the Arthurian Legends--and Taliesin himself, is said to be the direct forebear to Merlin. The author presents completely new translations of Taliesin's major poems in their entirety, uncovering the meanings behind these great works for the first time.

Originally published in the 1930s. A detailed history of the rites, ceremonies and superstitions of our ancient ancestors. Contents Include: Introduction Cult of the Dead Mystery of Keltic Philosophy The Bards Arcane Tradition in British Medieval Literature Mystery of the Grail Secret Tradition in Rite and Legend Higher Philosophy of British Mysticism Initiations Writings of "Morien" Druidism and Secret Traditions of Ireland Conclusions. Illustrated. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.