{"product_id":"the-spirit-of-the-celtic-gods-and-goddesses-their-history-magical-power-and-healing-energies-9781578637171","title":"The Spirit of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses: Their History, Magical Power, and Healing Energies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrings the history of these gods and goddesses to life, along with visualizations, rituals, and exercises to help make them part of the reader's spiritual practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures like Brigid, Cernunnos, Rhiannon, and the Morrigan are honored for their magic, their bravery, and their mythical deeds. Among pagans, the gods and goddesses of Gaul, Ireland, Wales, and the other Celtic lands rank with the most popular and influential of the Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian pantheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides an accessible guide for readers to learn about and connect spiritually with the gods and goddesses of the Celtic lands: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn key features of each of the major Irish, Welsh, and continental Celtic deities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the major myths and lore associated with each deity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate rituals and magical work appropriate for each deity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the psychological archetypes of each god and goddess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForge true and meaningful relationships with the deities for our time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelate the various gods and goddesses to the sabbats and holy days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl McColman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books on Christian mysticism, paganism, and goddess spirituality. Carl's work is characterized by an optimistic, expansive understanding of spirituality, rooted in Christianity while embracing the wisdom of the world's contemplative traditions. He is a professed Lay Cistercian--a layperson under the guidance of Trappist monks. He regularly speaks, teaches, and conducts retreats on contemplative Christian practice and blogs at www.carlmccolman.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathryn Hinds\u003c\/b\u003e (d. 2018) was a teacher, novelist, poet, and writer of more than 50 nonfiction books on world history and mythology, including \u003ci\u003eThe Celts of Northern Europe\u003c\/i\u003e. Kathryn was a student of Norse, Irish, and Welsh literature and a priestess in the Welsh bardic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Weiser Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725570117906,"sku":"9781578637171","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55da0e59-134f-4ed5-b958-5893cdceb056.jpg?v=1734834718","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spirit-of-the-celtic-gods-and-goddesses-their-history-magical-power-and-healing-energies-9781578637171","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}