Sacred wells: a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters
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1. Verfasser: Varner, Gary R. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Algora Pub. 2009
Ausgabe:2nd ed
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
The sacred well in ancient history -- Spotlight on sacred wells -- Sacred wells- holy trees -- Wells and votive offerings -- Myths and legends -- Healing wells and springs -- Ancient and contemporary rituals observed at holy wells -- An historical perspective on holy wells -- Holy wells and divine apparitions -- Holy wells in today's world -- Place names and the danger of language -- What makes healing water heal? -- Gazetteer -- Resources
Sacred Wells is an in depth study of springs, wells and waters that have been venerated from California to Cornwall, Russia to Australia. Tales of faeries, black hounds, hauntings and miraculous cures are explored. Many of these sites are still locations for religious festivals and ritual, unchanging for hundreds of years. The book is illustrated with photos taken by the author
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 188 pages)
ISBN:0875867197
9780875867199

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