ABSTRACT

First published in 2005. This work, a broad history of the Celtic religion, explores all aspects of Celtic life and worship. Topics include the Celtic people, the Gods of the Gaul, the Irish mythological cycle, gods and mem, nature plant and animal worship, cosmogony, sacrifice, festivals, the Druids, magic and rebirth.

part |390 pages

The Religion of the Ancient Celts

chapter I|7 pages

Introductory

chapter II|14 pages

The Celtic People

chapter III|27 pages

The Gods of Gaul and the Continental Celts

chapter IV|14 pages

The Irish Mythological Cycle.

chapter V|32 pages

The Tuatha dé Danann

chapter VI|32 pages

The Gods of the Brythons

chapter VII|15 pages

The CúChulainn Cycle

chapter VIII|16 pages

The Fionn Saga

chapter IX|7 pages

Gods and Men

chapter X|6 pages

The Cult of the Dead

chapter XI|10 pages

Primitive Nature Worship.

chapter XII|17 pages

River and Well Worship.

chapter XIII|10 pages

Tree and Plant Worship.

chapter XIV|19 pages

Animal Worship

chapter XV|6 pages

Cosmogony.

chapter XVI|19 pages

Sacrifice, Prayer, and Divination

chapter XVII|4 pages

Tabu

chapter XVIII|23 pages

Festivals

chapter XIX|14 pages

Accessories of Cult.

chapter XX|26 pages

The Druids.

chapter XXI|14 pages

Magic.

chapter XXII|15 pages

The State of the Dead.

chapter XXIII|14 pages

Rebirth and Transmigration.

chapter XXIV|29 pages

Elysium.