Pagan Celtic Britain - Studies in Iconography and Tradition (Hardcover, New Ed Of R.Ed)

Although some aspects of pre-Roman and pre-Christian beliefs remain shrouded in mystery, the author of this comprehensive, profusely illustrated volume contends that neither the Roman invasion of Britain nor the coming of Christianity eliminated pagan religious practice. Dr Anne Ross, who speaks Gaelic and Welsh, writes from wide experience of living in Celtic speaking communities where she has traced vernacular tradition. She employs archaeological and anthropological evidence, as well as folklore, to provide broad insight into the early Celtic world. She begins by examining Celtic places of worship, the shrines and sanctuaries in which sacred objects were housed and from where they could be ritually displayed with various rites and sacrifices were conducted before the people. Dr Anne Ross describes the divine warriors with their aquatic, therapeutic and fertility connection. Dr Anne Ross is truly gripping as she leads the reader through her evidence from ritual pits and cult sites, votive wells, sacred precincts and monuments. This is a brilliant piece of historical and archaeological reconstruction.

General

Imprint:	Academy Chicago Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	August 2005
Authors:	Anne Ross
Dimensions:	230 x 150 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	540
Edition:	New Ed Of R.Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-89733-435-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Art of indigenous peoples Books > History > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	0-89733-435-3
Barcode:	9780897334358

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