Celtic Curses /

The first comprehensive study of early Celtic cursing, this work analyses both medieval and ancient expressions of Celtic imprecation: from the binding tablets of ancient Britain and Gaul to the saintly maledictions of the early medieval period, and other traces of Celtic stipulation and binding onl...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Mees, Bernard (Bernard Thomas) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Latín
Old Irish
Published: Suffolk, UK : Rochester : Boydell Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Mythology, Celtic.
Blessing and cursing > Europe > History.
Celts > Folklore.
Celts > Religion.
Mythologie celtique.
Bénédiction et malédiction > Europe > Histoire.
Celtes > Folklore.
Celtes > Religion.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Customs & Traditions.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Medieval.
Blessing and cursing
Celts
Celts > Religion
Mythology, Celtic
Kelten.
Mythologie.
Vervloekingen.
Europe
Folklore
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Infernal powers
  • Dark waters
  • Gemma's tomb
  • Vengeful prayers
  • Fragments
  • Breastplates and clamours
  • Geases and binding
  • Incantations
  • Conclusion : cursing wells.

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