Celtic Traditions

by Sirona Knight and Jim Knight

Book Overview

Across the breadth of America today there is renewed fascination with all things Celtic--lore, traditions, beliefs, and customs. More than 40 percent of North Americans are of Celtic ancestry, and they often wish to reaffirm their ancestral roots and bring Celtic myth, legend, and modern practices to life. For others the Celtic traditions embody myth, mystery, and magic. Celtic Traditions satisfies the desires of all: it discusses everything from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080652135X
• ISBN13: 9780806521350
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Celtic Traditions: Druids, Faeries and Wiccan Rituals

I found this book to be a great read and very informative. I read a lot of books on Celtic history, culture, and traditions. This book did not disappoint. It came in a timely manner and packaged very securely.

A well written book on the Celts

I have read several of Sirona Knight's many books, and have always found them enjoyable to read. "Celtic Traditions" offers an excellent overview of Celtic culture, including a section on faery traditions. Beautifully combines historical data with modern Celtic spirituality. I strongly recommend this book along with "The Druids" by Peter Ellis and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves and Fairies" by Sirona Knight

A Must Have on Celtic Spirituality

This book would be a great starting point for those interested in exploring the realms of Celtic Magic. Ms. Knight covers Shamanism, the Celtic Gods and Goddesses, the Druids (including a brief description of the Ogham, a Celtic form of tree divination), the Faeries, and modern Celtic Traditions. She includes several visualizations and some sample rituals. She also talks about Celtic Wicca, which I didn't actually think was necessary; for me the Celtic lore would have been enough, but of course this would be an added plus for those interested in following the Wiccan path. She also has a recommended reading list and a list of favorite Celtic music titles which I found to be very helpful. Ms. Knight's writing is enjoyable and easy to read, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to explore the Celtic path.

Has Everything

I really couldn't put this book down. It covered everything from Celtic, to Wicca to the Fey.The visualizations at the end of each chapter are exceptional.I plan to use them very soon.It was a very enjoyable read.

Best book I've read lately about the Celts, Faery, & Druids

This book is the best book I've read lately about the Celts, Faery, Druids, Celtic Gods, and Celtic Wicca. Sirona Knight covers all of these subjects in-depth and with intelligence. She obviously spent a great deal of time writing this book, and the information in it is both scholarly and experiential. She writes about the origins of the Celts, who the Druids and Faery are, and she also gives plenty of hands-on exercises. I have read many other books by this author, and each one of them is intelligent, articulate and very thought provoking. If you are interested in Celtic subjects and facts, read this book first!