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The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain (Dover Occult) - Softcover

Holbrook, Hal; Spence, Lewis

 
9780486404479: The Magic Arts in Celtic Britain (Dover Occult)

Synopsis

Fascinating, painstakingly researched study of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain. Intriguing discussions include the origins of the Druids, Arthurian cults, the mystery of the Holy Grail, Celtic spells and charms, black magic, the Celtic spirit world ― with its populations of banshees, leprechauns, brownies and a host of lesser phantoms ― and many other topics.

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Synopsis

Spence (1874-1955) was one of the most prolific, if not always considered the most reliable, folklorists of his period. Here a slender volume explores the origin of the Druids and their associations with the Divine King, the Arthurian cults and the Holy Grail, second sight, spells and charms, necromancy, prophecy, reincarnation, and other topics. R

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