Author: Christine Zucchelli
Publisher: Collins Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Different beliefs, practices and rituals behind the notion of their magical powers and virtues are revealed. The situations in which people resorted to them are also examined: selecting chieftains, establishing the truth, curing sickness, and promoting fertility. In conclusion, the role of sacred stones in the religious and spiritual life of modern Ireland is described. This is a reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium."--Jacket.
Stones of Adoration
Author: Christine Zucchelli
Publisher: Collins Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Different beliefs, practices and rituals behind the notion of their magical powers and virtues are revealed. The situations in which people resorted to them are also examined: selecting chieftains, establishing the truth, curing sickness, and promoting fertility. In conclusion, the role of sacred stones in the religious and spiritual life of modern Ireland is described. This is a reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium."--Jacket.
Publisher: Collins Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Different beliefs, practices and rituals behind the notion of their magical powers and virtues are revealed. The situations in which people resorted to them are also examined: selecting chieftains, establishing the truth, curing sickness, and promoting fertility. In conclusion, the role of sacred stones in the religious and spiritual life of modern Ireland is described. This is a reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium."--Jacket.
Caledonia, or An account, historical and topographic, of North Britain
Author: George Chalmers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
The Antiquary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
The Pictorial History of Palestine and the Holy Land, Including a Complete History of the Jews
Author: John Kitto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Palestine
Author: John Kitto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Rude Stone Monuments in All Countries
Author: James Fergusson
Publisher: London : J. Murray
ISBN:
Category : Megalithic monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
Publisher: London : J. Murray
ISBN:
Category : Megalithic monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Anthropology
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Madras Journal of Literature and Science
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Journal [afterw.] The Madras journal of literature and science, ed. by J.C. Morris
Author: Madras literary society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Primitive Culture; Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Art, and Custom
Author: Sir Edward Burnett Tylor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description