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Fascinating, painstakingly researched study of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain, with intriguing discussions of the origins of the Druids, Arthurian cults, the mystery of the Holy Grail, Celtic spells and charms, black magic, the Celtic spirit world—with its populations of banshees, leprechauns, brownies and a host of lesser phantoms—and many other topics. A compelling, erudite study that will appeal to anthropologists, folklorists, and anyone interested in the customs and spiritual life of Britain’s ancient Celts.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (June 15, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486404471
ISBN-13: 978-0486404479
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces

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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,402,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual, magical, mystical!, August 26, 2005

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Author Lewis Spence spends a great deal of time trying to explain to the reader that he is not the authority on this subject, however the depth of the passages in this book contradict his claim.

The book offers readers a very detailed summary of various forms of the Magic Arts (Celtic spirituality, Arthurian Legend, Druids, etc...)....Rating of 4 stars only because there are just a small smattering of sketches/plates to accompany the text.

I've read in various interviews with Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant that this book inspired him to write Stairway to Heaven!

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