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The Mysteries of Druidry Paperback – April 7, 2006
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Print length240 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherWeiser
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Publication dateApril 7, 2006
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Dimensions7 x 0.55 x 10 inches
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ISBN-101564148785
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ISBN-13978-1564148780
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"Within an oral tradition such as Druidry, those who write of its teachings tread a fine line, yet in this book Myers succeeds. For with gentle clarity, he writes as if telling stories, not only of myth, folklore and Celtic history, but also of and for our Celtic present. With his words, he inspires, calling the reader to breathe in the songs of the ancestors, and so to sing those songs with both a celebratory pride and a profound relevance for today." --Emma Restall Orr, Joint Chief of the British Druid Order and author of Principles of Druidry and Druid Priestess, Reviews
"Cathbad's The Mysteries of Druidry is an excellent account of this often shrouded topic. He brings a deft touch to this highly informative and illuminating book." --Nicholas R Mann, author of The Isle of Avalon and Druid Magic, Reviews
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"Within an oral tradition such as Druidry, those who write of its teachings tread a fine line, yet in this book Myers succeeds. For with gentle clarity, he writes as if telling stories, not only of myth, folklore and Celtic history, but also of and for our Celtic present. With his words, he inspires, calling the reader to breathe in the songs of the ancestors, and so to sing those songs with both a celebratory pride and a profound relevance for today." Emma Restall Orr, Joint Chief of the British Druid Order Author, Principles of Druidry and Druid Priestess
"Cathbad's The Mysteries of Druidry is an excellent account of this often shrouded topic. He brings a deft touch to this highly informative and illuminating book." Nicholas R Mann, Author, The Isle of Avalon and Druid Magic
About the Author
Isaac Bonewits is one of North America's leading experts on ancient and modern Druidism, Witchcraft and the rapidly growing Earth Religions movement. He is the author of Real Magic, Authentic Thaumaturgy, The Pagan Man, Bonewits's Essential Guide to Witchcraft and Wicca, Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism, Real Energy, and Neopagan Rites, as well as numerous articles, reviews and essays. He is a singersongwriter with twoandahalf albums to his credit. As a 'spellbinding' speaker, he has educated, enlightened and entertained two generations of modern Goddess worshippers, nature mystics, and followers of other minority belief systems, and has explained these movements to journalists, law enforcement officers, college students, and academic researchers.
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- Publisher : Weiser; 1st edition (April 7, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1564148785
- ISBN-13 : 978-1564148780
- Item Weight : 0.035 ounces
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.55 x 10 inches
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Also included are several suggestions for Druid ritual practice that draw on the history of the Celtic people to add depth and dimension.
There could have perhaps been a little more discussion about the different types of Druidry and more information on distinguishing between sincere practitioners and the many hucksters out there who are attempting to market our religion and philosophy for profit, but all-in-all Dr. Myers has written an excellent guidebook for those investigating Druidry as a possible spiritual path.
Beyond the knowledge, Dr. Myers brings something else to the page: emotion. The book is peppered with personal experience, and his passion is seen on each page if one is willing to merely see it.
Why, if I give it all this praise, did I deduct the fifth star? First, I occasionally had issue with the organization of the book. While the chapters seem to work well together as a whole, the book seems to start in an odd place. Once it hits its stride, around chapter 3, the work flows much more smoothly. Second, I don't give anything but the most extraordinary works of literature that fifth star.
It is this sort of philosophical discussion which sets "Mysteries" apart from many other Pagan and natural spirituality books available. Myers does not shy away from asking difficult questions of the reader, and one comes away with the sense that one has grown a bit after reading this book - not only in knowledge, but also in the development of a different perspective about what is involved in Druidry and Celtic spirituality.
He leads the reader through the history of Druidry and then weaves it into a modern way of practicing this ancient spirituality. He encourages the reader not to just go through the motions, but to really learn about the world and invest time in the contemplation of it. He provides a unique perspective on ogham, incorporating biological information on the trees into his interpretation of the meanings. This deepens the understanding of their interaction with the natural environment and how that may have influenced their meanings and use in divination.
Myers' book provides accessible philosophical discussion and guidance for those who are on the Celtic spiritual path. He proposes ideas that will excite, will engage and will cause the reader to pause and reflect on their life. It is a truly worthwhile book, and I recommend it highly.
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