Taliesin
The Last Celtic Shaman
$55.33
- Paperback
376 pages
- Release Date
4 January 2002
Summary
A new translation of the poems of sixth-century Celtic bard and shaman Taliesin that reveals the mysteries of Druidic practices.
- The first collection of Taliesin’s major poetry with commentary by John Matthews, author of more than 40 books on the Celts.
- Reveals Druidic prophecy, methods of divination, and the rites, rituals, and beliefs that were essential to Celtic spiritual practice.
- Features Taliesin’s works as keys to the Arthurian legends.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892818693 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0892818697 |
| Author: | John Matthews, Caitlín Matthews |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 376 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 4 January 2002 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
”… this is a deeply intriguing book and should be on the reading lists of all seekers of the Celtic ways, especially aspiring bards.”
“As with all of John and Caitlin’s work, this book is well researched and has a wonderful bibliography.” * Lise Quinn, TBP Review, Winter 2003, Issue 31 *“There is something raw and essential here, something lost in modernity.” * Robert Baldwin, The Bloomsbury Review, Sept/Oct 2003, Vol.23 Issue5 *”… this is a deeply intriguing book and should be on the reading lists of all seekers of the Celtic ways, especially aspiring bards.” * Belladonna’s Book Shelf, Feb 2007 *
About The Author
John Matthews
John Matthews has spent 30 years studying the traditions of the Celts and is an internationally acknowledged authority on the Arthurian and Grail legends. His many books include The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, The Celtic Shaman, and The Grail: Quest for Eternal Life. He teaches throughout Europe and America and currently resides in England.
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