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    Celtic Resources---Books and other Media list

    A place to park info on reading lists and books, articles, etc.
    Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of HistoryPagan Devotionals, because the wind and the rain is our Bible
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    Well I will add one!
    By Oak, Ash, and Thorn
    Written by DJ Conway

    This is a book on modern celtic shamanism. It is a very good book on applying Shamanic practices to celtic beliefs. I especially loved the guided meditations that are all through the book, I had some profound experiences. This gives some history on the Celtic religion as well as gives guidance for your beginning journey.

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      Originally posted by MoonLitMagicElements View Post
      Well I will add one!
      By Oak, Ash, and Thorn
      Written by DJ Conway

      This is a book on modern celtic shamanism. It is a very good book on applying Shamanic practices to celtic beliefs. I especially loved the guided meditations that are all through the book, I had some profound experiences. This gives some history on the Celtic religion as well as gives guidance for your beginning journey.
      DJ Conway is nice to read and easy to understand, but her sources tend to be iffy. She writes wonderful meditations, but her information is greatly Wiccan in origin rather than Celtic. Like I said not a bad writer, but she is not where I would go for information on gods, goddesses or mythology.
      http://catcrowsnow.blogspot.com/

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        From the recommended reading list of a now defunct site...

        (there may be some overlap, because their site was organized by subtopics)

        Blamires, Steve. The Irish Celtic Magical Tradition. London and San Francisco: The Aquarian Press, 1992 ISBN 1-85538 -149-4 .
        This is the book that first got me interested in Irish myths and religious systems. The meditations in the book are excellent and Blamires picks apart the Irish myths piece by piece. (DT)
        ___________, Glamoury. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995 ISBN 1-56718-069-8.
        This book deals with Irish ritual structure and tools as well as giving a brief overview of Irish gods and goddesses. (DT)
        Laurie, Erynn Rowan. A Circle of Stones: Journeys and Meditations for Modern Celts. Chicago, IL: Eschaton Books, 1996 ISBN 1-57353-106-5.
        A great collection of short Celtic daily meditations. (DT)
        Gantz, Jeffrey. Early Irish Myths and Sagas. London: Penguin Books, 1981 ISBN 0-14-044397-5.
        This is a wonderful easy to read translation of Irish myths and legends. One of the first I used in learning about the mythology of the Irish Celts, it is still a favorite. (DT)
        Freeman, Mara. Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Throughout the Seasons. New York: HarperSanFrancisco, 2001. Hardback ISBN: 0-06-251685-X; paperback ISBN: 0-06-251686-8.
        Kindling the Celtic Spirit
        Harbison, Peter. Pre Christian Ireland From the 1st Settlers to the Early Celts. New York, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1988 ISBN 0-500-02110-4.Kinsella, Thomas. The Tain. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1969 ISBN 0-19-281090-1.


        from a now defunct site's reading list, still available @ http://web.archive.org/web/200608220.../ssbbibir.html
        Delaney, Frank (writer and narrator). The Celts: Rich Tradition and Ancient Myths. BBC Video, 1986.
        This is the collection of a 6-show series that was aired on the BBC in 1986. It begins in Hallstatt, Austria, at the Celtic salt-miner settlement of 2500 years ago and leads us through the archaeological finds that show the spread of the Celtic empire from Ireland to Hungary, through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the void left behind in the Celtic lands when the Roman army withdrew. The first show alone is worth seeing for a view of the Hallstatt and Hochdorf, Germany remains, and the autopsy of Lindow Man. Even the most well-read Celtophile will be further enlightened by actually seeing with their own eyes these finds and places previously only imagined from description. The third show on Celtic spirituality is especially interesting and well-presented, giving a relatively balanced view of Druids and insight into the Celtic mythology and religious practices as they evolved from Paganism to Christianity.
        Interviews with some of the leading Celtic scholars of today, such as Anne Ross, Pronsias Mac Cana, and Barry Cunliffe are interspersed throughout the video, and the haunting music of Enya is an appropriate backdrop. A highly recommended overview, presented with humor and sensitivity. (DT 2002)
        Ellis, Peter Beresford. Celtic Women: Women in Celtic Society and Literature. London: Constable and Company Ltd, 1995.
        Women of the Celts (below). While he does not footnote his sources, Ellis has written a fairly scholarly, but accessible, book on women in Celtic society using archaeological, anthropological, literary and folklore sources. (SR)
        Green, Miranda. The Celtic World. London: Routledge, 1995.
        A more up-to-date compendium of archaeological and anthropological materials on the Celts. (SR)
        _______. The Druid World. New York: Thames and Hudson LTD, 1997.
        A compendium of archaeological and anthropological materials on the Druids. Green frequently cautions her readers about the limitations of the sources we have, but very occasionally writes as if speculation based on these limited sources are established facts. (SR)
        _______. Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend. New York: Thames and Hudson LTD, 1997.Harbison, Peter. Pre Christian Ireland From the 1st Settlers to the Early Celts. New York, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1988 ISBN 0-500-02110-4.James, Simon. The World of the Celts. New York, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1993.
        This is one of the first overviews of the Celts that I ever bought and it still remains a favorite. The text is well written and well researched but the illustrations are better! If you want an inexpensive but well written book on the Celts, this is a good place to start. (DT)
        Markale, Jean. Women of the Celts. Rochester. VT: Inner Traditions, 1972, 1975 (trans).________. The Celts: Uncovering the Mythic and Historic Origins of Western Culture. Rochester. VT: Inner Traditions, 1976, 1978 (trans).
        This should be read with a pinch (or two or three) of salt as history, but again, very thought-provoking ideas from the magical/esoteric point of view. (SR)
        Rees, Alwyn and Brinley Rees. Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales. London: Thames and Hudson, 1961.Wells, Peter S. The Barbarians Speak: How the Conquered Peoples Shaped Roman Europe. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1999; reprint, 2001.
        Wells compares the archaeological evidence with contemporary written Roman accounts to show a more complete and more complex picture of how conquered people in the area Wells describes as "temperate Europe," adapted to the influences of their conquerors and also how they changed the culture and society of their conquerors. Wells also looks at how Roman provincial society changed and was changed by the peoples who lived beyond the frontiers of the Empire.
        Comparisons of archaeological findings with written contemporary records reveal that acculturation of the newly dominant culture was a complex process. In some places, indigenous populations resisted Romanization for decades; in others, Roman customs and material culture were readily adapted; while in yet other places the population blended native and Roman to varying degrees. Often status played a roll as well: elite members of the native society often adopted Roman practices while lower-status individuals might cling to their native traditions. Wells also looks at more modern and better documented situations of conquest and colonization as possible models of interpreting the archaeological and historical evidence.

        The writing style is sometimes quite dry and repetitive (Wells never lets us forget the limitations of the evidence at hand or the complexities of cultural changes). I would have like to have seen proper footnotes or end notes, but the bibliographic essay does lead the reader to more detailed sources. I would also have found it useful to have more illustrations comparing the various styles of pottery, jewelry and other artifacts he discusses in the text.
        The Barbarians Speak does allow us to begin to see the Roman conquest from the perspective of the natives rather than that of the Romans. I would recommend this to any one who has a serious interest in the study of the Celts and Germans in the time of the Roman conquest of northern and western Europe. (SR)
        The Celtic Consciousness. New York: George Braziller, Inc., 1981 ISBN 0-8076-1136-0.
        This collection of 55 essays by leading authorities on the Celtic world gives a great overview of Celtic art, folklore, music, archaeology and myths. (DT).
        Markale, Jean. Women of the Celts. Rochester. VT: Inner Traditions, 1972, 1975 (trans).Rees, Alwyn and Brinley Rees. Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales. London: Thames and Hudson, 1961.
        Although dated, this is still a often-cited text on Celtic culture and its origins. The authors attempt to understand Celtic mentalities through the Celts Indo-European roots. (SR)

        Bromwich, Rachel. Trioedd Ynys Prydein. Cardiff: University of Wales, 1961.
        The first part of the book is a lengthy discussion of the Medieval manuscripts on which they were written, the forms of the language used and the probable dating of the manuscripts. The second part has each triad in its original Welsh followed by an English translation with notes. There are also several appendices to this section containing related Welsh literature. The third part is a dictionary of personal names found in the triads and what was known about them at the time of writing. Invaluable to students of Welsh mythology or Arthurian legends. (SR)
        Ford, Patrick (ed. and trans.). The Mabinogi, and Other Medieval Welsh Tales. N.P.: University of California Press, 1983.
        A well-respected compilation of Welsh medieval literature translated into English. It includes the the Four Branches of the MabinogiMabinogi I read, and its still one of my favorites. (SR)
        Gantz, Jeffrey (trans.) The Mabinogion. NP: Viking Penguin, 1977.
        Another well-respected compilation of Welsh medieval literature translated into English. It includes the the Four Branches of the Mabinogi
        Ross, Anne. Pagan Celtic Britain: Studies in Iconography and Tradition. London: Constable and Company, LTD, 1992 reprint of 1967 edition.

        Gantz, Jeffrey. Early Irish Myths and Sagas. London: Penguin Books, 1981 ISBN 0-14-044397-5.
        This is a wonderful easy to read translation of Irish myths and legends. One of the first I used in learning about the mythology of the Irish Celts, it is still a favorite. (DT)
        Kinsella, Thomas. The Tain. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1969 ISBN 0-19-281090-1.
        This is a tried and true translation of the Tain bo Cuailnge. (DT)
        source: http://web.archive.org/web/200608220.../ssbbibce.html
        (to be cont)
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          (cont...I ran into the post count, lol)

          Bromwich, Rachel. Trioedd Ynys Prydein. Cardiff: University of Wales, 1961.
          The first part of the book is a lengthy discussion of the Medieval manuscripts on which they were written, the forms of the language used and the probable dating of the manuscripts. The second part has each triad in its original Welsh followed by an English translation with notes. There are also several appendices to this section containing related Welsh literature. The third part is a dictionary of personal names found in the triads and what was known about them at the time of writing. Invaluable to students of Welsh mythology or Arthurian legends. (SR)
          Ford, Patrick (ed. and trans.). The Mabinogi, and Other Medieval Welsh Tales. N.P.: University of California Press, 1983.
          A well-respected compilation of Welsh medieval literature tranlated into English. It includes the the Four Branches of the MabinogiMabinogi I read, and its still one of my favorites. (SR)
          Gantz, Jeffrey (trans.). The Mabinogion. N.P.: Viking Penguin, 1977.
          Another well-respected compilation of Welsh medieval literature tranlated into English. It includes the the Four Branches of the Mabinogi
          Knight, Gareth.The Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend. Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK: The Aquarian Press, 1983.
          This approaches the Arthurian legends from an esoteric Christian/ceremonial magic/qabalistic viewpoint. I have not read this in a long time, but I remember it as being not too difficult. (SR)
          Markale, Jean. King of the Celts: Arthurian Legends and Celtic Tradition. Rochester. VT: Inner Traditions, 1976, 1977 (trans).
          This work explores the Arthurian legends in the context of Celtic literature and folklore. This translation takes work to get through. (SR)
          their web siteArthur & the Sovereignty of Britain. London: Arkana, 1989.
          ________. Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings. New York: Harmony Books, 1996. ISBN 0-517-70413-7._________. Elements of the Celtic Tradition. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1989.
          _________. Mabon & the Mysteries of Britain: an exploration of the Mabinogion. London: Arkana, 1987.
          _________. Singing the Soul Back Home: Shamanism in Daily Life. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1995.
          One of the best books I have ever read dealing with the shamanic journeys, the upper middle and under worlds and the spirit world. The meditations are challenging and moving. (DT) Ditto. (SR)
          Matthews, John. Celtic Shamanism. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1989.
          ________. Elements of the Grail Tradition. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1990.
          ________. Elements of the Arthurian Tradition. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1989.
          ________. Gawain, Knight of the Goddess. Wellingborough, UK: Aquarian Press, 1990.
          ________. Robin Hood - Green Lord of the Wildwood. Glastonbury, Somerset, UK: Gothic Image Publications, 1993. ISBN 0-906362-24-5.
          As far as I know this book has not been published in the United States but it can be mail ordered. It is my favorite esoteric look at the Robin Hood myth from the early ballads to morris dancing and Maid Marian. This book also contains fantastic guided meditations steeped in British folklore. However, this book is not to be used as a historical look at the life of Robin Hood. (DT)
          The Western Way. London: Arkana, 1985.R.J. Stewart also works in these areas especially with the god-form of Merlin, and some of his works are:
          Stewart. R.J. The Mystic Life of Merlin. London: Arkana, 1986.
          ________. The Prophetic Life of Merlin. London: Arkana, 1986.
          ________. The Way of Merlin. London: Aquarian Press, 1991.
          ________. Earth Light. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1992.
          Strictly speaking this book and the one cited below are not part of the Arthurian traditions. However, they have interesting and challenging methods of magical study and I have learned much from them. (SR)
          ________. Power within the Land. Shaftsbury, UK: Element Books, 1992.
          ________. The Waters of the Gap: Magic, Mythology and the Celtic Heritage. Bath, England: Ashgrove Press Limited. 1989. ISBN 1-85398-012-9.Ross, Anne. Pagan Celtic Britain: Studies in Iconography and Tradition. London: Constable and Company, LTD, 1992 reprint of 1967 edition.

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            Thanks for that list! ^^^ I'm set for a while.

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              Should have posted something after my last post, but I lost so many books and the move, and can't manage to transfer PF from iPad to computer (I keep forgetting my new passwords and have changed them like six times this month) so I'm kinda derpy at the moment!
              http://catcrowsnow.blogspot.com/

              But they were doughnuts of darkness. Evil damned doughnuts, tainted by the spawn of darkness.... Which could obviously only be redeemed by passing through the fiery inferno of my digestive tract.
              ~Jim Butcher

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                adf's recommened reading list: https://www.adf.org/training/resources/reading.html
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                  Books on (contemporary) Druidry and Druidism:

                  Sacred Fire, Holy Well: A Druid's Grimoire by Ian Corrigan*
                  The Solitary Druid: Walking the Path of Wisdom and Spirit by Rev. Robert (Skip) Ellison**
                  Deep Ancestors: Practicing the Religion of the Proto-Indo-Europeans by Ceisiwr Serith**
                  The Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the Living Earth by John Michael Greer*
                  The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer**
                  The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way by Penny Billington
                  Ritual by Emma Restall Orr***
                  Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid by Joanna van der Hoeven
                  Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century by Philip Carr-Gomm*
                  A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism by John Michael Greer***
                  Druidcraft: The Magic of Wicca and Druidry by Philip Carr-Gomm
                  Druidry and Meditation by Nimue Brown (I've not read her books, but I quite enjoy her blog)
                  A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year by Ellen Evert Hopman

                  *Books I've read
                  **Books that I've read and incorporated aspects of into my path and/or really liked otherwise
                  ***Books I effin adore and think every Pagan should read, regardless of tradition or path


                  I don't recommend: Druid Magic: The Practice of Celtic Wisdom by Maya Magee Sutton (I don't remember why I thought it was really terrible, but I did)
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                    Celtic Recon reading list: http://www.paganachd.com/faq/readinglist.html

                    Great FAQ on CR: http://www.paganachd.com/faq/whatiscr.html
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                      Some Historical Texts:

                      The Testament of Moran
                      The Instructions of Cormac
                      The Triads of Ireland (or A Triad of Judgements of the Irish)
                      The Preceps of Cu Chulainn
                      The Instructions of the Cuscriad
                      The Ancient Sayings of Fithal
                      The Alphabet of Luigne mac Eremoin
                      The Cauldron of Posey (or this link )
                      The Testament of Cathair
                      The Book of Invasions
                      Book of Taleisin
                      The Sayings of Wise Men
                      The Lament of Dierdre
                      The Cattle Raid of Cooley
                      The Mabinogion
                      Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory
                      The Salmon of knowlege
                      Four Ancient Books of Wales (Welsh Bardic poetry)
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                        Wonder of wonders...It is the Legendary lady of the Library.....and she also reads the magic cards of the Dewey Decimal system...
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                          10 minutes in, Roland Hutton gives a lecture on the history of modern Druidry. He clarifies the history of ancient Druids and explains the intentions/forgeries of historians of the Renaissance period. It is a two-part lecture, so I guess enter SHOW17 instead of 16 when once you're done.

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                          http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/0/6/0/0600...b50fd06d3ceab2 Prof. Ronald Hutton lectures on the history of the Pagan Horned God.

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                            I like Professor Hutton. He came to one of my nature walks once. He's a real gent.
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                              Originally posted by Tylluan Penry View Post
                              I like Professor Hutton. He came to one of my nature walks once. He's a real gent.
                              I very much enjoy listening to his lectures. He is not in the least condescending nor arrogant - two qualities difficult to identify in many particularly academic people. He's also VERY entertaining!

                              Do you host nature walks Tylluan or did he just join you on a private stroll?

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