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Miranda J. Green

    24 juli 1947
    The Celtic Myths
    The Gods of the Celts
    Schone schijn
    Exploring the world of the Druids
    The Gods of Roman Britain
    Celtic Art
    • The Gods of Roman Britain

      • 76bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      An examination of the religious beliefs of the people of the Roman province of Britain, from the Celtic background to the composite religion which eventually emerged.

      The Gods of Roman Britain2008
      3,8
    • This is a fascinating book about the Celts and their religion, which covers all aspects of the gods, ritual customs, cult-objects and sacred places of the ancient Celtic peoples.

      The Gods of the Celts2004
      3,4
    • Schone schijn

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Als Ellie Black trouwt met Dan Cooper heeft ze het idee eindelijk te hebben gevonden wat ze altijd al gezocht heeft: liefhebbende, warme familie. Maar langzaam worden de scheuren in de familie Cooper zichtbaar. Moeder Linda is heel overheersend, haar wil is wet en haar liefde werkt verstikkend. Ze bemoeit zich met alles, en wringt zich keer op keer tussen Dan en Ellie in.Met de geboorte van haar zoon Tom is Ellie ervan overtuigd dat alles beter wordt, dat ze nu haar eigen gezin kan gaan opbouwen. Maar weer is Linda’s invloed merkbaar, en algauw komen al Ellies dromen in gevaar.

      Schone schijn2004
      3,7
    • Keltské mýty

      • 127bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Divoké bohyně války, sluneční božstva, lidské oběti či tajemství Onoho světa jsou jen některá z témat zkoumaných v této knize. Starověcí Keltové mezi lety 600 př. n. l. a 400 n. l. obývali většinu Evropy. Nezanechali nám písemné památky, přesto keltské legendy a mýty přetrvaly věky. Irské a velšské mýty - vzrušující příběhy božstev, nadlidských hrdinů a magických příšer - byly zaznamenány křesťanskými písaři, kteří tak uchovali velkou část pohanské mytologie. Díky archeologii a výkladům antických autorů před námi defiluje fascinující soubor keltských jmen, obrazů a symbolů, stejně jako doklady o obřadech a rituálech, jejichž prostřednictvím Keltové komunikovali s říší nadpřirozena.

      Keltské mýty1998
      3,3
    • Exploring the world of the Druids

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      In this authoritative account, Miranda Green unravels the truth about the Druids. Examining the archaeological evidence, Classical commentaries and early Welsh and Irish myths, she shows that the Druids were fully integrated into Celtic societyfulfilling varied and necessary roles, both secular and religious. The Roman writers are seen to reflect the double standards of an invading society: condemning as barbaric the public sacrifice of enemies by the Druids while accepting as civilized their own practice of slaughter for sport in the arena. Yet the Classical sources can be used to help reveal the real Druids. We learn of their multiple roles as judges, teachers, healers, magicians, philosophers, religious leaders and fomenters of rebellion

      Exploring the world of the Druids1997
      3,9
    • Celtic Art

      • 176bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      "Green...is a superlative researcher and a clear, often eloquent writer. In this gorgeously-illustrated volume, she approaches Celtic art in terms of what it expresses about Celtic culture's spiritual beliefs and social organization. After an excellent, concise introduction...Green explores class and gender through an examination of jewelry...and reveals a Celtic world in which rich princesses enjoyed wine and song with male counterparts....A fine addition wherever interest in matters Celtic runs high."-- "Booklist. 176 pages, 118 color illus., 6 b/w illus., 6 1/2 x 9 1/4.

      Celtic Art1996
      3,5
    • The Celtic Myths

      • 207bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. She also asks how the myths survived the Christianization of Europe.

      The Celtic Myths1994
      3,6