Ellis, Peter Berresford. A Brief History of the Druids. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2003. Each Summer Solstice the news media releases a handful of articles on a modern group of Druids worshipping near Stonehenge. The photos are of regular looking people wearing long white robes and sometimes white head coverings that look more akin toContinue reading “A Brief History of the Druids”
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A History of Pagan Europe
Jones, Prudence, and Nigel Pennick. A History of Pagan Europe. New York: Barnes & Noble, 1995. A side of history that has remained silent for many years is finally revealed in Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick’s work A History of Pagan Europe. Through exploring the tomes of history, lore, and archaeology, the authors have put together an impeccableContinue reading “A History of Pagan Europe”
Some information on Bláithíne
Bláithíne/Blathnat, the flower maiden and Goddess of the fields, is an apt deity to honor in May. The northern hemisphere is waking up and filling with flowers instead of snow. She leaves her husband (through arranged marriage) to be with the one she really loves, Cuchulain. In the end, she’s killed by her husband’s bard. BláithíneContinue reading “Some information on Bláithíne”
Author M. A. Phillips 