Pagan Celtic Britain
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading to spine visible. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in the field of Celtic studies, Pagan Celtic Britain presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the religious beliefs, ritual practices, and mythology of the ancient Celtic peoples of Britain. Anne Ross, one of the foremost scholars of Celtic civilisation, draws on a rich array of archaeological evidence, classical sources, and vernacular traditions to reconstruct a vivid picture of a pre-Christian world steeped in nature worship, sacred symbolism, and powerful deities. The work systematically details the cult figures, shrines, sacred animals, and ritual objects that defined the spiritual landscape of Iron Age and Romano-British society, arguing that these elements reveal a remarkably coherent and sophisticated religious system. With scholarly rigour balanced by accessible prose, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep spiritual roots of Celtic culture in the British Isles.
Author: Anne Ross
Format: Paperback
Published: 1974, Cardinal
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Wear and tear, some fading to spine visible. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in the field of Celtic studies, Pagan Celtic Britain presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the religious beliefs, ritual practices, and mythology of the ancient Celtic peoples of Britain. Anne Ross, one of the foremost scholars of Celtic civilisation, draws on a rich array of archaeological evidence, classical sources, and vernacular traditions to reconstruct a vivid picture of a pre-Christian world steeped in nature worship, sacred symbolism, and powerful deities. The work systematically details the cult figures, shrines, sacred animals, and ritual objects that defined the spiritual landscape of Iron Age and Romano-British society, arguing that these elements reveal a remarkably coherent and sophisticated religious system. With scholarly rigour balanced by accessible prose, it remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep spiritual roots of Celtic culture in the British Isles.