Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids [Paperback]

Rev. Robert Lee "Skip" Ellison (Author), Robert "Skip" Ellison (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 16, 2008

"This solidly researched guide to Ogham, the traditional alphabet of Irish poets and loremasters, belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in Celtic traditions or modern Druid spirituality. Ellison deserves high praise for a readable and practical introduction to the intricacies of Ogham lore." -- John Michael Greer, author of The Druid Magic Handbook

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About the Author

Skip Ellison has been a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin since 1990 and has served on its Mother Grove since 1992. He has held several positions including Chair of the Clergy Council, past Chief of the Magician's Guild, and currently serves as ADF's Archdruid. Rev. Ellison can be reached at: [e-mail], and his web site can be viewed at http://www.dragonskeepfarm.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 170 pages
• Publisher: ADF Publishing (April 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097656811X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976568117
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Druidism

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, April 18, 2009

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Jason R. Sprick (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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Ogham: The Secret Language of the Druids is a wonderful and well thought-out resource for anyone who is interested in Ogham as a divinatory or magickal system. Ellison uses a sound mixture of scholarship and personal experience to create a system that works.

What I like most about this book is the sound scholarship. Ellison points out that most of the meanings of the fews were not trees; even so, fans of Robert Graves may be happy to learn he keeps the associations with trees intact in his system. Also of great value is his photocopies and descriptions of the many other Oghams ignored by other authors, which describes and/or shows other ways that Ogham was written or thought of, including an actual ancient divination system using them, which is nothing like the way we use Ogham fews today.

All in all, this is an excellent book, well worth the read for both the scholar and the Celtic Pagan.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Ogham, June 4, 2009

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D. Matz (Naples ID) - See all my reviews
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Rev. Ellison has fully researched the Oghams and cites sources if one wants to further their studies. This has been the best book on the subject I have read. I highly recommend it. One does not have to be a Druid, (I am not), to use and learn from the book to its fullest.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An In-Depth Look, January 27, 2009

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James E. Goodwin "Dubhlainn" (Akron, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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Skip does a wonderful job in this book exploring Ogham in depth. He shares his own personal vision and system but is upfront and honest about his own additions and understandings.