Delving into the ancient past, this book uncovers the history of this festival in Britain, Ireland and Brittany, including the forgotten goddess Tlachtga and the sacred temple of the Druids in Co. Meath, where the first Halloween fires were ...
Whether you're a history buff, a student of cultural anthropology, or simply someone curious about the origins of our modern-day celebrations, this book promises an enlightening and unforgettable journey.
Teachers, librarians, parents, and children alike will welcome this book as a fun-filled resource.
This captivating book is a comprehensive guide that weaves together the history, folklore, and spiritual essence of Samhain, providing a profound understanding of its significance within the Wheel of the Year.
Journey through the fascinating evolution of a tradition that spans centuries and continents. This book delves into the rich tapestry of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that birthed the modern Halloween.
... Samhain T he Festival of Samhain would be the most important festival of the year if any festival could be regarded as being more important than any other . In the case of Samhain , the event being marked is the ending of one year and ...
... Samhain. One was Feralia, also in late October, was the Roman day honoring the dead. The second festival was for Pomona, the Roman goddess of trees and fruit. Pomona's symbol was the apple. These two festivals were combined with Samhain ...
... Samhain festival already pointed out . This view of the Samhain human sacrifices is supported by the Irish offerings to the Fomorians - gods of growth , later regarded as gods of blight , and to Cromm Cruaich , in both cases at Samhain ...
... Samhain (November 1), the festival of winter's beginning when, folklore says, the people of the OTHERWORLD came to our world to blight vegetation with their breath, so that on the following day nothing remained green and growing. Samhain ...
Woven throughout with mystical tales of folk, Fairy, and sacred herbs, this guide offers each of us practical and magical ways to connect with Nature, the plant kingdom, the Spirits that surround us, and the turning of the year.