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J.A. MacCulloch's classic exploration of the religion of the Ancient Celts. Tamped down by the authority of the Catholic Church, MacCulloch's reconstruction of the faith serves as an informative historical resource. Topics covered include:The Celtic People, The Gods Of Gaul And... Read Full Overview

"Throughout all of Gaul there are two classes of people who are treated with dignity and honor. This does not include the common people, who are little better than slaves and never have a voice in councils. Many of these align themselves with a patron voluntarily, whether because... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

Insubstantial records prevail of the ancient Celtic religion, beyond some 11th- and 12th-century written material from the Irish Celts and the great Welsh manuscript Mabinongion. This classic study by a acclaimed scholar, originally published in 1911, builds not only upon the... Read Full Overview

First published in 2005. This work, a broad history of the Celtic religion, explores all aspects of Celtic life and worship. Topics include the Celtic people, the Gods of the Gaul, the Irish mythological cycle, gods and mem, nature plant and animal worship, cosmogony, sacrifice,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: e animals they slew, apologising to them for the slaughter. This apologetic attitude, foundwith all primitive hunters, is of the nature of a cult. Other animals, too sacred to be slain, would be preserved and worshipped, the cultgiving rise to domestication and... Read Full Overview

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First published in 2005. This work, a broad history of the Celtic religion, explores all aspects of Celtic life and worship. Topics include the Celtic people, the Gods of the Gaul, the Irish mythological cycle, gods and mem, nature plant and animal worship, cosmogony, sacrifice,... Read Full Overview

The Religion of the Ancient Celts

The Religion Of The Ancient Celts is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celtic peoples. Written by J. A. MacCulloch, a renowned scholar of Celtic studies, the book explores the mythology, rituals, and gods of the Celts, as well as their... Read Full Overview