Samhain - The Roots of Halloween (Paperback)

'An excellent and comprehensive exploration of this fascinating subject.' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author Druid Mysteries 'Samhain was the entry point into winter, a time of hardship, cold and hunger ... It was also a time of introspection, of communing with the dead and the otherworld - themes that have somehow survived, albeit distorted, into the modern era.' The modern celebration of Halloween is derived from the ancient festival of the dead known in Ireland as Samhain. It is from Ireland that we have inherited most of our Halloween traditions, mainly through the diaspora. Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were lit.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Luke Eastwood
Illustrators:	Elena Danaan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9800-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	0-7509-9800-8
Barcode:	9780750998000

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