Celtic Religion in Pre-Christian Times is a book written by Edward Anwyl that explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. The book delves into the history of the Celts, their culture and traditions, and the gods and goddesses they worshipped. The author examines the role of religion in Celtic society, including the importance of the Druids and their rituals, as well as the use of sacred sites and natural phenomena in religious practices. Anwyl also discusses the impact of Christianity on Celtic ...
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Celtic Religion in Pre-Christian Times is a book written by Edward Anwyl that explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. The book delves into the history of the Celts, their culture and traditions, and the gods and goddesses they worshipped. The author examines the role of religion in Celtic society, including the importance of the Druids and their rituals, as well as the use of sacred sites and natural phenomena in religious practices. Anwyl also discusses the impact of Christianity on Celtic religion and the ways in which the two belief systems interacted. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Celtic religion, drawing on archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and literary sources to paint a vivid picture of this fascinating and complex belief system.1906. Contents: The Chief Phases of Celtic Civilization; The Correlation of Celtic Religion with the Growth of Celtic Civilization; Celtic Religion and the Development of Individualized Deities; The Humanized Gods of Celtic Religion; The Celtic Priesthood; and The Celtic Other-World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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