War, Women, and Druids
Title | War, Women, and Druids PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Freeman |
Publisher | University of Texas Press |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 2010-06-28 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0292789130 |
The author of Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy delivers a comprehensive, unbiased portrait of the ancient Celts using Greek and Roman primary sources. “The ancient Celts capture the modern imagination as do few other people of classical times. Naked barbarians charging the Roman legions, Druids performing sacrifices of unspeakable horror, women fighting beside their men and even leading armies—these, along with stunning works of art, are the images most of us call to mind when we think of the Celts,” observes Philip Freeman. “And for the most part, these images are firmly based in the descriptions handed down to us by the Greek and Roman writers.” This book draws on the firsthand observations and early accounts of classical writers to piece together a detailed portrait of the ancient Celtic peoples of Europe and the British Isles. Philip Freeman groups the selections (ranging from short statements to longer treatises) by themes—war, feasting, poetry, religion, women, and the Western Isles. He also presents inscriptions written by the ancient Celts themselves. This wealth of material, introduced and translated by Freeman to be especially accessible to students and general readers, makes this book essential reading for everyone fascinated by the ancient Celts. “I know of no other work that pulls this sort of material together and groups it by such helpful categories (war, feasting, poetry, religion, women, etc.). I will certainly value it in my library and . . . as recommended reading for several of my courses. It will be a nice companion to Freeman's Ireland and the Classical World.” —Patrick K. Ford, Professor and Chair of Celtic Languages and Literatures, Harvard University
Druids
Title | Druids PDF eBook |
Author | Morgan Llywelyn |
Publisher | Random House Digital, Inc. |
Pages | 482 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Druids and druidism |
ISBN | 0345491319 |
"Mine was the vast dark sky and the spaces between the stars that called out to me; mine was the promise of magic." So spoke the young Celt Ainvar, centuries before the enchanted age of Arthur and Merlin. An orphan taken in by the chief druid of the Carnutes in Gaul, Ainvar possessed talents that would lead him to master the druid mysteries of thought, healing, magic, and battle-- talents that would make him a soul friend to the Prince Vercingetorix . . . though the two youths were as different as fire and ice. Yet Ainvar's destiny lay with Vercingetorix, the sun-bright warrior-king. Together they traveled through bitter winters and starlit summers in Gaul, rallying the splintered Celtic tribes against the encroaching might of Julius Caesar and the soulless legions of Rome. . . .
Ritual and By-laws of the United Ancient Order of Female Druids (Druidesses) for the State of Pennyslvania
Title | Ritual and By-laws of the United Ancient Order of Female Druids (Druidesses) for the State of Pennyslvania PDF eBook |
Author | United Ancient Order of Female Druids |
Publisher | |
Pages | 9 |
Release | |
Genre | Rituals |
ISBN |
Warriors
Title | Warriors PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Galler-Smith |
Publisher | EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2013-08-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1770530312 |
History is written by victors, but the vanquished also have a powerful tale to tell. In 57 BC the Druidic men and women of ancient Gaul banded together to battle against Julius Caesar’s campaign to rule the world. Though the Gauls also faced hostile and bloody conflicts within their own tribes, they worked together to fight against the Roman invasion. Remarkably, though war was an integral part of their everyday life, they found ways to celebrate their Druidic traditions and act on their most tender passions for life.
The Visionary State
Title | The Visionary State PDF eBook |
Author | Erik Davis |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 287 |
Release | 2006-06-22 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0811848353 |
With a rich cultural history and Hollywood stars publicly attesting to a wide range of faiths, it's no surprise that California's spiritual landscape is as diverse as its natural surroundings. The Visionary State weaves text and image into a compelling narrative of religion, architecture, and consciousness in California, from neopaganism to televangelism, UFO cults to austere Zen Buddhism. Acclaimed culture critic Erik Davis brings together the immigrant and homegrown religious influences that have been part of the region's character from its earliest days, drawing connections between seemingly unlike traditions and celebrating the diversity of California's spiritual composition. Michael Rauner's evocative photographs depict the sites and structures where these traditions have taken root and flourished. The Visionary State is a landmark look at what is likely the most varied locale for religious activity anywhere.
Druids
Title | Druids PDF eBook |
Author | Morgan Llywelyn |
Publisher | Ivy Books |
Pages | 418 |
Release | 1992-11-23 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0804108447 |
As the Druids realize their destiny, Anivar the Traveler, destined to lead his people, must join forces with the warrior prince Vercingetorix in order to deny Caesar total victory
Women of the Celts
Title | Women of the Celts PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Markale |
Publisher | Inner Traditions / Bear & Co |
Pages | 324 |
Release | 1986-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780892811502 |
Historian Markale takes us deep into a mythical world where both man and woman become whole by realizing the feminine principle in its entirety. The author explores the rich heritage of Celtic women in history, myth, and ritual, showing how these traditions compare to modern attitudes toward women.