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An Introduction to Gaelic Polytheism
Gaelic Polytheism is a religious tradition that aims to bring what we know of the ancient beliefs and practices of the people of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man into the present day — in as much as we can.
This book offers an introduction to Gaelic Polytheism, exploring the different kinds of evidence that are available to us, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can all be woven together to create a meaningful ‘everyday’ practice.
Take a look at the fundamentals of prayer, offerings, and learn about how our knowledge of pre-Christian cosmology can influence a Gaelic Polytheist approach to shrines and altars as much as ritual and ceremony — including the kinds of gestures or actions we might incorporate into our religious expressions.
Examples of prayers and liturgy are outlined, ranging from the informal, day-to-day ways of reaching out to the gods, spirits, and ancestors, through to the more formal, meditative, and contemplative end of the scale. These are all given in Scottish Gaelic and English, and a detailed commentary accompanies each prayer or ritual format to explain the choices that have been made in adapting or composing them from scratch (as applicable). This is intended to offer some necessary background information, but should also help the reader tailor them to their own personal focus or needs.
An extensive glossary and pronunciation guide is included to help the beginner as they get to grips with the language and terminology that’s used in this volume, while comprehensive references are given throughout to allow the reader to delve deeper into their own research.
This book offers an introduction to Gaelic Polytheism, exploring the different kinds of evidence that are available to us, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can all be woven together to create a meaningful ‘everyday’ practice.
Take a look at the fundamentals of prayer, offerings, and learn about how our knowledge of pre-Christian cosmology can influence a Gaelic Polytheist approach to shrines and altars as much as ritual and ceremony — including the kinds of gestures or actions we might incorporate into our religious expressions.
Examples of prayers and liturgy are outlined, ranging from the informal, day-to-day ways of reaching out to the gods, spirits, and ancestors, through to the more formal, meditative, and contemplative end of the scale. These are all given in Scottish Gaelic and English, and a detailed commentary accompanies each prayer or ritual format to explain the choices that have been made in adapting or composing them from scratch (as applicable). This is intended to offer some necessary background information, but should also help the reader tailor them to their own personal focus or needs.
An extensive glossary and pronunciation guide is included to help the beginner as they get to grips with the language and terminology that’s used in this volume, while comprehensive references are given throughout to allow the reader to delve deeper into their own research.
- GenresPaganism
568 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2022
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December 16, 2023
Incredibly informative!! It's a pleasure to read for anyone getting started on exploring Gaelic polytheism
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