The Druids' Alphabet: What Do We Know about the Oghams?
Long ago the Druids of ancient Ireland invented a writing system called ogham. The oghams, like the runes of Scaninavia, were also used for magic and divination. The Druids' Alphabet is the perfect... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1594055033
ISBN13:9781594055034
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Earth Religions Press
Length:168 Pages
Weight:0.53 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 7.6"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Mr. Ellison provides the reader with an in-depth look at the alphabet of the Druids, how and where it was used, and where archaeologists have found proof of its use. Mr. Ellison is well-versed in the information and provides well-organized information that is easy to understand and follow. A great addition to any library.
Best New Primer on the Ancient Practise of Ogham.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is an excellent starting point for new practioners of Ogham.It's a practical reference for all Neo-Druids,or even for Neo-Pagans that want a new divination tool.It's not just for Keltic seers among us ,to channel the natural forces of trees.It's great also for all clairvoyant truth-sayers and seekers, just to sample Skip Ellison's unique passagework here.
Core Material On Ogham
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
ADF's current Archdruid, Skip Ellison, has done a great favor for those who wish to learn more about the Irish ogham alphabet. This book takes the known scholastic sources concerning the ogham, and lays the information out in a clear and orderly way.The book begins by presenting the alphabet letter-by-letter, with correspondences for each, and with the commentary and meanings provided from actual Irish sources. It then presents the many different variants of the ogham found in the book of ballymote. Finally, it provides some starting-point ideas about using the ogham for divination and magic, and some useful appendices, including a ready-to-copy set of ogham disks.Anyone who wants to get a solid understanding of the facts about this mysterious Celtic alphabet should start with this book.
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