The Isle of Avalon Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury [Paperback]

Nicholas Mann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

Avalon is a site of great power, revered since ancient times as an entrance to, and exit from, the Otherworld. Book provides a coherent context in which to understand Avalon's many mysteries, including the * Isle * Tor * Glastonbury Zodiac, * Abbey * Tor Labyrinth * St. Michael ley line The author invokes the magical, spiritual power of the English landscape with a wealth of detailed information encompassing other belief systems and scared sites. He discusses * Physical and sacred topography * Symbols * Architecture * History

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About the Author

Nicholas Mann, who has a degree in ancient history and anthropology, lived on the Isle of Avalon in 1983. He conducted original fieldwork, led tours and wrote guidebooks to the area. He is the author of ten books, including The Silver Branch Cards (Druidway, 2000), Druid Magic (Llewellyn, 2000) and The Dark God (Llewellyn, 1996). This is a compilation of his research and experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Green Magic (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0953663132
• ISBN-13: 978-0953663132
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Education & Reference > Genealogy > United Kingdom

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical and mythological reference!, September 29, 2003

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This review is from: Isle of Avalon: Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury Tor (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom Series) (Paperback)

Nicholas Mann captures the spirit of Avalon through the combined lenses of history, archeology, mythology and comparative spirituality rarely found in comparable texts. A must-own for anyone interested in Glastonbury, the Arthurian Mythos, spiritual history in sacred Britain, sacred geomety and geomancy. Mann brings a critical yet intuitively insightful perspective to all of the above. Well worth reading more than once!!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile Read, June 28, 1998

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This review is from: Isle of Avalon: Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury Tor (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom Series) (Paperback)

Anyone interested in the background behind the mysts of Avalon will enjoy this book. I found it well-researched, fairly easy to read, and quite informative. A great collection to my library.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Virtual Glastonbury!, July 6, 2000

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This review is from: Isle of Avalon: Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury Tor (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom Series) (Paperback)

I've just come back from Glastonbury, and having read this book first helped a great deal. I'm reading it again, and am feeling so enlightened. If you love Avalon, you must have this book.