The Earth Spirit: Its Ways, Shrines And Mysteries
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Long before the age of satellites and science, humanity sensed a living force running through the landscape — a spirit that shaped sacred sites, guided ancient pathways, and demanded reverence at hallowed shrines. The Earth Spirit: Its Ways, Shrines and Mysteries chronicles this ancient and universal belief in the animating power of the Earth, tracing how civilisations across the globe — from the ley-line walkers of Britain to the feng shui masters of China — perceived, mapped, and honoured the invisible energies of the natural world. John Michell presents a sweeping survey of sacred geography, ancient monuments, holy wells, and landscape temples, arguing with conviction that these sites were not products of superstition but of a sophisticated, spiritually attuned understanding of the Earth. Michell writes with the authority of a scholar and the passion of a visionary, drawing on archaeology, mythology, and esoteric tradition to construct a compelling case for the re-enchantment of the modern world. His prose is lucid and authoritative, weaving together threads from the world's great spiritual traditions into a unified and thought-provoking tapestry. A landmark work in the study of sacred landscape and earth mysteries, this volume leaves the reader wondering what unseen currents still run beneath their feet.
Author: John Michell
Format: Paperback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before the age of satellites and science, humanity sensed a living force running through the landscape — a spirit that shaped sacred sites, guided ancient pathways, and demanded reverence at hallowed shrines. The Earth Spirit: Its Ways, Shrines and Mysteries chronicles this ancient and universal belief in the animating power of the Earth, tracing how civilisations across the globe — from the ley-line walkers of Britain to the feng shui masters of China — perceived, mapped, and honoured the invisible energies of the natural world. John Michell presents a sweeping survey of sacred geography, ancient monuments, holy wells, and landscape temples, arguing with conviction that these sites were not products of superstition but of a sophisticated, spiritually attuned understanding of the Earth. Michell writes with the authority of a scholar and the passion of a visionary, drawing on archaeology, mythology, and esoteric tradition to construct a compelling case for the re-enchantment of the modern world. His prose is lucid and authoritative, weaving together threads from the world's great spiritual traditions into a unified and thought-provoking tapestry. A landmark work in the study of sacred landscape and earth mysteries, this volume leaves the reader wondering what unseen currents still run beneath their feet.