Celtic Traditions

This is an audiobook that will help you become familiar with the gigantic world of Irish folklore, the Celts, and so many mysteries that have often been left out at school, but are, nonetheless, just as fascinating as some of the Greek or Roman cultural anecdotes. Dive into the world of fairies, goddesses, heroes, giants, and Selkies. Learn about the mysteries of the ancient world on the British Isles, as well as on the mainland in the old European nations.

Myths help in understanding the cultural heritage of a given society to enable the coming generations to better understand the world and improve their cultural worldviews. Hence, Celtic mythology is all about understanding the cosmos and nature from their own point of view. However, Celtic mythology is not just about ordinary tales; it is seen as a connection, link and, symbol that exhibits the Celts’ real nature and perception of the world.

Scottish folklorist J.F. Campbell weaves together a tale of dragons from a Celtic perspective. It is an intricate, perhaps symbolical story that was passed by word of mouth though the ages - involving not just dragons, but also mermaids, giants, and fairies. Campbell was also known for his four-volume work Popular Tales of the Western Highlands.

Roman mythology is the assemblage of customary stories relating to ancient Rome’s amazing inceptions and strict system, as spoken to in the writing and visual specialties of the Romans. Roman mythology may, likewise, allude to the cutting-edge investigation of these portrayals, and the topic as spoke to in the writing and craft of different societies in any period.

Have you ever felt drawn to the allure of Celtic mythology but found it difficult to navigate through the vast and often fragmented collection of stories and legends? The complex web of Celtic myths, with their intricate genealogies and regional variations, can be a daunting challenge to unravel. Fear not! This comprehensive book understands your desire for clarity and provides the perfect solution.

As you learn about the Fenians, Finn, Conan, and Dermot, you can become engaged in a story full of drama, clever thinking, and causes and consequences, both foreseen and unforeseen. Fights, love, and betrayal play a role in the Celtic stories and the Irish folklore from the past. Aside from the fictional stories to entertain and inspire you, there will be chapters devoted to a historical background to enlighten you about the cultural way of thinking, the settings in which these tales evolved, and the belief system they embraced at the time.

Götter, Göttinnen, Feen und übernatürliche Wesen sind die Hauptfiguren in keltischen Geschichten und Erzählungen aus längst vergangenen Zeiten. Mythen wurden oft zur Erklärung von Naturphänomenen, Leben und Tod und unserer Existenz herangezogen und vermittelten den Menschen im Altertum Erkenntnisse über ihr Leben. Durch das Hören von Geschichten über heldenhafte und fantastische Abenteuer lernten unsere Vorfahren etwas über die Erwartungen, die die Gesellschaft an sie stellte. Das war auch bei den Kelten nicht anders.

The human soul longs for connection. The deepest form of this is connection to a higher power. In Sacred Rituals, renowned interfaith minister and spiritual singer Nóirín Ní Riain provides us with the tools and confidence to create meaningful rituals that connect us to our own Higher Source, offering us a sense of deep and lasting peace in our lives. Drawing from the traditions which have fed her own heart - both Celtic and Christian - Sacred Rituals is a valuable book for people of all faiths and none who are searching for deeper meaning in today's world.

In Ireland, truth, folklore, mythology, and legend are indistinguishably interwoven into a Celtic knot of strangeness. From fact to fiction and the peculiar to the bizarre, unravel some of Ireland’s most curious lore: the Blarney Stone kissing ceremony, the giant behind the Giant’s Causeway, the escapades of Saint Patrick, and the myths of the 1690 battle of the River Boyne, among many others.

The 1960s were a time of huge transformation, sustained and amplified by the music of that era: Rock and Roll. During the 19th and 20th centuries visionary and esoteric spiritual traditions influenced first literature, then film. In the 1960s they entered the realm of popular music, catalyzing the ecstatic experiences that empowered a generation. Exploring how 1960s rock and roll music became a school of visionary art, Christopher Hill shows how music raised consciousness on both the individual and collective levels to bring about a transformation of the planet.

We have all heard stories of demigods and their epic battles or ultimate demise. But which parts are true and what is fabricated? If you want to discover the superhumans from Greek, Norse, Celtic, African, Egyptian, Japanese, and Hindu mythology, then this is the book you need.

When a woman discovers the goddess within her own nature, she becomes whole. She becomes an embodiment of the Grail, the vessel in which the divine light can dwell. This is also true for men. They also become much more attractive to women. Legends of the Grail is a collection of ancient Irish myths and the missing or untold stories of goddesses told in first person.