Wrapped in an aura of romanticism and fantasy, the Celts continue to exercise a powerful fascination. This enchanting
 book looks closely at the ethnic and indigenous backgrounds of
the Celtic race and the oral tradition upon which its mystique was built. Sarah Owen carefully examines the beliefs of the Celts in relation to religion, mysticism and magic, and draws us into a world of music, poetry and dance.
This is an invaluable resource tool for anyone interested in the practical application of a fascinating magical tradition. Subjects covered include:

- Celtic religions and magical beliefs the mysteries of the poet Taliesin
- Celtic tree magic
- Gods and goddesses of the Celtic pantheon
- Working with the Celtic calendar


CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
PART ONE - HISTORICAL, ORAL AND MYTHOLOGICAL SOURCES
Chapter 1 - Origins, Dress And Appearance
Chapter 2 - Historical Observations And Comments
Chapter 3 - Irish Mythological Sources
Chapter 4 - The Welsh Tradition
Chapter 5 - The Celtic Influence In Scotland
Chapter 6 - The Continental Link
Chapter 7 - The Eddic Literature
Chapter 8 - Hill Figures - The Celtic Connection
Chapter 9 - The Celts And The Megaliths
Chapter 10 - Celtic Christianity And The Culdees

PART TWO - RELIGIOUS, MAGICAL AND TRADITIONAL BELIEFS
Chapter 11 - General God Concepts
Chapter 12 - The Gods Of The Tuatha Dedanaans
Chapter 13 - The Houses Of Don And Llyr
Chapter 14 -The Arthurian Saga
Chapter 15 - The Magical Significance Of The Grail
Chapter 16 - Druidic And Bardic Beliefs
Chapter 17 - Calendars, Trees And Magical Alphabets
Chapter 18 - Taliesin The Bard
Chapter 19 - Fairies, Animals And Mythical Beasts
Chapter 20 - The Role Of Music And Dance In Celtic Magic
PART THREE - CELTIC MAGIC FOR TODAY'S WORLD
Chapter 21 - Gods And Archetypes
Chapter 22 - Working With The Middle Kingdoms
Chapter 23 - Tree Magic
Chapter 24 - Arthurian Magic
Chapter 25 - Earth Rites, Folk Music And The Green Ray
Chapter 26 - Initiation
Chapter 27 - Druidic Lore
Chapter 28 - Ritual Prayers And Invocations
Chapter 29 - Magical Quatrains
Chapter 30 - The Occult Power Of Music