The Isles of the Many Gods
An A-Z of the Pagan Gods and
Goddesses worshipped in Ancient Britain during the First
Millenium through to the Middle Ages.
By David Rankine and Sorita d'Este
The British Isles have long been seen
as a place of mystery & magic. For many thousands
of years successive waves of invaders each brought their
own gods & goddesses with them, often assimilating
the beliefs of the tribes they conquered. The Celtic
races merged with the indigenous people, they were conquered
by the Romans, who brought with them deities from all
over the Roman Empire (including Greece & Egypt).
After them came the Saxons & other Germanic tribes,
further adding to the rich tapestry that forms part
of our spiritual heritage today.
The Isles of the Many Gods brings together,
for the first time, information on the worship of these
deities in Britain, in an easy to use A-Z. It includes
both the native & immigrant gods & goddesses,
from well known gods like Apollo, Brigit, Freya, Herne,
Isis, Mars & Woden to lesser known ones like Abandinus,
Arianrhod, Genii Cucullati, Midir, Vitiris & the
Wheel God.
There are more than 240 entries providing
information regarding the evidence of their worship
in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland & the Isle
of Man. Drawing from archaeology, architecture, art,
artefacts, currency, place-names & literature thereby
providing an excellent reference work for those interested
in the spiritual beliefs of our ancestors.
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RRP £17.99, 306 pages,
PB,
ISBN 978-1905297108
First published by Avalonia Jan 2007
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