Celtic Magic
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A captivating introduction to Celtic magic, revealing its
integration into daily life from antiquity to the Middle Ages,
inviting readers to explore its mysteries through rituals and
practical charms.Druids and divination, curses and charms: the
Celtic world was filled with magic and intrigue, but how did people
practise magic and what did they use it for? Brigid Ehrmantraut
takes us on a journey through the Celtic-speaking world to explore
the different ways people interacted with magic. Some sought aid
through deities and dedications, while others wanted to punish
their enemies with spells and curse tablets.By the start of the
medieval period, we see magic collide with popular religion, saints
overtake the old gods, and witches, shapeshifting and spirit
battles make their way into medieval literature. Ehrmantraut
introduces us to the gods and practices that shaped the lives of
the Celtic people in antiquity. She brings to life forgotten gods
like Cernunnos and Esus, immortalized on the Pillar of the Boatmen,
and explores the sanctuary of Sequana, goddess of healing at the
Seine’s source. But magic wasn’t always benevolent, curses
(defixiones) like those etched on the Larzac tablet expose a darker
side to magic practitioners. While Classical accounts of magic
offer tantalizing glimpses into lurid rituals and wild druids,
their accounts blurring fact and fiction.Our voyage through the
Celtic world sweeps into medieval Wales and Ireland, touching on
Scotland and Brittany in the process. Protective prayers, such as
St Patrick’s loricae, and miraculous tales from saints’ lives
reveal the interplay of magic and religion. While the power of star
signs and medicinal charms connect Celtic practices to broader
medieval traditions. Finally, the book celebrates the legacy of
Celtic magic, linking ancient magic to modern Celtic-inspired
spirituality.Throughout the book, the reader will find tips and
tricks for practising their own magic, including creating curses,
dedicating ex votos to the gods, and a medieval Welsh cure for a
hangover.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd ,
Brigid Ehrmantraut
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Thames & Hudson Ltd,
Brigid Ehrmantraut
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Slovart
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