Ancient & Shining Ones (Llewellyn's World Magic) [Paperback]

D.J. Conway (Author)

Book Description

Series: Llewellyn's World Magic | Publication Date: October 8, 1995

Here is a handy, comprehensive reference guide to the myths and deities from ancient religions around the world. Now you can easily find the information you need to develop your own rituals and worship using the Gods/Goddesses with which you resonate most strongly. More than a mythological dictionary, this book explains the magical aspects of each deity as well as various magickal practices. For any cultural/religions background.

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About the Author

A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine.

Conway is the author of  more than 20 nonfiction  books including: Celtic Magic (Llewellyn), Dancing with Dragons (Llewellyn), Mystical Dragon Magic (Llewellyn), The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (10 Speed Press), and The Little Book of Candle Magic (10 Speed Press).

She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (October 8, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875421709
• ISBN-13: 978-0875421704
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source book, June 4, 2006

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M. S. Gomez "Lady Morgi" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient & Shining Ones (Llewellyn's World Magic) (Paperback)

While Conway is hardly one of the "Olde Masters" in craft literature, this is an excellent source book for the multiple pantheons of Pagan Gods and Goddesses worshipped throughout the world. Much easier of a read than the Farrar's "The Witches God and Witches Goddess" so its better for a beginning student of the craft. Pictures and indexes make this a really decent source of info that is easily used.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, June 19, 2007

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M. Ness (Small town, Rural MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient & Shining Ones (Llewellyn's World Magic) (Paperback)

I've owned this book since 1995 and it's come in handy on several occasions. I like the way it's broken down, and as mentioned, the index has been quite useful. I'm not sure how accurate it is, but it does well for me.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient & Shining Ones Review, June 4, 2009

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A. E. Terry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient & Shining Ones (Llewellyn's World Magic) (Paperback)

This book seems to be a fairly comprehensive tome of several different mythologies, deities and religious paths.

I'm not sure how accurate all the material is. But it's been useful for a reference guide.