The Celtic Tradition (The Element Library) - Softcover

A study of the roots of Celtic Christianity, the pattern of the Celtic year, the Druids' role as seers and healers, the power of the Celtic poet, and gods, kings and heroes. The book includes photographs of sites and landscapes, and drawings and paintings of Celtic characters, myths and legends.

The legendary world of the Celts continues to influence our art, music and poetry, and Celtic beliefs and myths are growing in popularity as more and more people delve into the roots of Britain and Ireland's rich and ancient culture. This book offers insights into the roots of Celtic Christianity, the pattern of the Celtic year, the Druids' role as seers and sayers and healers, the power of the Celtic poet, and gods, kings and heroes. The text is complemented by photographs of Celtic sites and landscapes, and drawings and paintings of Celtic characters, myths and legends.;The author specializes in Celtic and related traditions, and her other books include "The Elements of the Celtic Tradition", "The Little Book of Celtic Blessings" and "The Elements of the Goddess".