CELTIC MYSTERIES: ANCIENT TRADITIONS (PB)

A richly illustrated introduction to ancient Celtic religion that brings to life the mysterious and fascinating beliefs, rituals and art of the last tribal culture in Europe. It explores the mysterious beliefs of these ancient people: their gods and monuments, heroic tales and pagan rituals, and the enduring imaginative power of their art and lore. Their epic mythmaking and sinuous art conjure a world of strange transformations and liminal states, moving freely between life and death, light and dark, mortal and divine. The latter part of the book comprises eleven richly illustrated 'Themes' sections: illuminating groupings of ancient art that complement the main text.