Van De Weyer, Robert

Celtic Fire: The Passionate Religious Vision of Ancient Britain and Ireland [Celtic Religion and Mythology] [Druidic Practices]

New York: Doubleday, 1991. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal ageing on the edges of the text-block; Still Gift Quality.

An exploration of the spiritual and religious landscape of ancient Celtic societies in Britain and Ireland. 

Van De Weyer examines how the Celts expressed their worldview through myth, ritual, and sacred sites, emphasizing the deeply personal and passionate nature of their religious experience. The book investigates Druidic practices, seasonal festivals, sacred landscapes, and the symbolic meanings embedded in Celtic art and oral tradition, illustrating how spirituality permeated daily life and societal structures. 

Drawing on archaeological evidence, classical sources, and comparative religious studies, Van De Weyer reconstructs a vision of Celtic religion as dynamic, poetic, and profoundly connected to the natural world. The work illuminates the interplay of ritual, myth, and devotion, offering readers a richly detailed understanding of a pre-Christian spiritual heritage that continues to influence modern interpretations of Celtic culture and identity.

Subjects: Ancient Britain and Ireland, Celtic religion and mythology, Druidic practices, Sacred sites and rituals, Seasonal festivals, Pre-Christian spirituality, Religious history, Celtic studies, Archaeology.

Item #20941
ISBN: 0385419589

Price: $15.00