The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain
| Author | : Lewis Spence |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1999-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0486404471 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780486404479 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain written by Lewis Spence and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating, painstakingly researched study of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain, with intriguing discussions of 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. A compelling, erudite study that will appeal to anthropologists, folklorists, and anyone interested in the customs and spiritual life of Britain's ancient Celts.
