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Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld: Mythic Origins, Sovereignty and Liminality
Celtic Cosmology and the Otherworld Mythic Origins Sovereignty and Liminality Author:Sharon Paice MacLeod Despite censorship and revision by Christian redactors, the early medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Britain contain tantalizing clues to the cosmology, religion and mythology of native Celtic cultures. Focusing on the latest research and translations, the author provides fresh insight into the indigenous beliefs and practices of the Iron Age i... more »nhabitants of the British Isles. Chapters cover a broad range of topics, including creation and cosmogony, the deities of the Gaels, feminine power in early Irish sources, and priestesses and magical rites.« less