The Summer Solstice: Celebrating the Journey of the Sun from May Day to Harvest - Hardcover

Matthews, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0835608158 ISBN 13: 9780835608152

Publisher: Quest Books, 2002

Synopsis

The sun is universally acknowledged as the source of life, of fertility, and of good fortune, and so has been worshipped by all cultures across the earth. This book brings together myth and legend, and offers new and old ways of celebrating the turning of the seasons. The book provides a general overview of the customs and ceremonies of May Day, Midsummer, and Harvest, as celebrated the world over. The deep and timeless themes underlying the characters of the Lord and Lady of the Summer are explored. Learn how the May Day revels were celebrated, and explore the history of the maypole and the myth behind the midsummer games - the establishment of the May king and queen symbolizes the struggle between Summer and Winter.

About this title

About the Author:

John Matthews has been a professional writer since 1980 and has produced over forty books on the Arthurian legends, esoteric wisdom, and the Grail, as well as numerous short stories and a volume of poetry. He and his wife Caitlin co-authored a pioneering study of the western mystery tradition, which has revolutionized contemporary approaches to the ancient British Mystreres. Together, they created the best selling arthurian tarot, which has been translated into several languages. John also advises on film projects. Between 1989 and 1992 he co-organised the Merlin Conference. He is much in demand as a speaker in Europe and America.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quest Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0835608158
• ISBN 13: 9780835608152
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144