Modern druidism: an introduction

"This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today's Pagan religion and philosophy. 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 imp...

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Autore principale: Byghan, Yowann (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Pubblicazione: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc. [2018]
In:Anno: 2018
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Neopaganesimo / Druido
Notazioni IxTheo:AZ Nuove religioni
Altre parole chiave:B Neopaganism
B Druids and druidism
Accesso online: Indice
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Riepilogo:"This introduction to modern Druidism provides a comprehensive overview of today's Pagan religion and philosophy. 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 in Europe and America is included, along with information about modern Druid groups and organizations"--
Introduction to Druidic philosophy and religion -- The universe and the world -- Moral philosophy -- The history of Druidism -- Ancient Celtic Druidism -- Classical Druidic roles and responsibilities -- Some famous Druids in history and legend -- Modern Druidism -- The romantic revival -- Some modern groups and organizations -- Some modern Druids -- Lore and ritual -- Sacred sites -- The tree alphabet and calendar -- Modern rituals and liturgy -- Sample rites and texts
ISBN:1476673144