By Subject > Occult and Esoteric Studies > 4 > The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain Author: Lewis Spence Retail Price: $9.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Book Pages: 208 Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 ISBN: 0486404471 EAN: 978-0-486-40447-9 UPC: 800759404476 In this fascinating, scholarly study, noted author and folklorist Lewis Spence provides a compelling and thoroughly researched account of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain, including the origins of the Druids and their association with the Divine King, the Arthurian cults and the mystery of the Holy Grail, questions of second sight (the ability to envision the world of spirits), Celtic spells and charms, necromancy, prophecy, divination, the Celtic belief in reincarnation, mysticism, and many other topics. Readers will find here a wealth of information on mystical occurrences and magic feats, as well as fascinating discussions of the magical books of the Celts, Druidic spirituality and sacrificial practices, augury, the Celtic spirit world — with its populations of banshees, leprechauns, brownies, and a host of lesser spirits — and much more. Brimming with an abundance of material that illuminates how, for the Celts, the world was permeated with spirits, mystical happenings, and the power of the unseen, this erudite, painstakingly researched account will appeal to anthropologists, folklorists, and anyone interested in the beliefs, customs, and spiritual life of the ancient Celts of the British Isles. Reprint of the Rider & Co., London and New York, edition, n.d. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. Celtic Myths and Legends by T. W. Rolleston Masterful retelling of Irish and Welsh stories and tales, including Cuchulain, King Arthur, Deirdre, the Grail, and many more. First paperback edition. 58 full-page illustrations and 18 figures. read more $19.95 From Ritual to Romance by Jessie L. Weston Landmark of anthropological and mythological scholarship explores the connection between the legend of the Grail and ancient mystery cults. A major source for T. S. Eliot's The Waste Land. read more $14.95 Irish Folk Ways by E. Estyn Evans Charming classic explores everything from thatching a roof, churning butter, harvesting crops, and building furniture to behavior at weddings, wakes, festivals, and funerals. read more $24.95 Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs Great folklorist's selection of the finest legendary and folk material from Welsh, Scottish, and Irish sources. 26 medieval and modern stories in all. 46 illustrations. read more $11.95 Celtic Gods and Heroes by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes. read more $8.95 Celtic Mythology by John Arnott MacCulloch Illustrations from rare sources enhance this treasury detailing the strife and mythic powers of the gods, their loves and aid to mortals, and of famed heroes, pagans, and Christians. read more $14.95 The Celtic Twilight: Faerie and Folklore by W. B. Yeats Rooted in myth, occult mysteries, and belief in magic, these enchanting stories from the great Irish poet are populated by a lively cast of sorcerers, fairies, ghosts, and nature spirits. read more $9.95 The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W. Y. Evans-Wentz Collection of firsthand reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany, classified by country and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. Also includes recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology. read more $22.95 Favorite Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs Eight tales: "The Fate of the Children of Lir," "The Shepherd of Middvai," "Beth Gellert," "The Tale of Ivan," "Morraha," "The Story of Deirdre," "The Llanfabon Changeling," and "The Sea-Maiden." read more $4.00 Old Celtic Romances: Including the Three Sorrows of Irish Storytelling by P. W. Joyce Famous treasury of tales from Celtic mythology includes "The Three Sorrows of Storytelling," metaphorical interpretations of tragic events in Irish history involving the fate of the children of Lir, Turenn, and Usna. read more $16.95