The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz Collection of firsthand reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany, classified by country and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. Also includes recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries begins with the authors account of firsthand testimony from living sources, classified under individual countries and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. The next section concerns the recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology, followed by an examination of a variety of theories and their religious aspects. The book concludes with a remarkably rational case for the reality of fairy life. Narrated with an engaging sense of wonder, this volume offers a valuable resource for students of anthropology and Celtic lore, as well as hours of delightful reading for fairy enthusiasts. Author Biography Evans-Wents, Jesus College Oxford. Table of Contents CONTENTS PREFACE Vll INTRODUCTION SECTION I THE LIVING FAIRY-FAITH CHAPTER I ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER II THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE CHAPTER III AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THE EVI-DENCE SECTION II THE RECORDED FAIRY-FAITH CHAPTER IV THE PEOPLE OF THE GODDESS DANA OR THE SlDHE CHAPTER V BRYTHONIC DIVINITIES AND THE BRYTHONIC FAIRY-FAITH CHAPTER VI THE CELTIC OTHERWORLD CHAPTER VII THE CELTIC DOCTRINE OF RE-BIRTH SECTION III THE CULT OF GODS, SPIRITS, FAIRIES, AND THE DEAD CHAPTER VIII THE TESTIMONY OF ARCHAEOLOGY CHAPTER IX THE TESTIMONY OF PAGANISM CHAPTER X THE TESTIMONY OF CHRISTIANITY SECTION IV MODERN SCIENCE AND THE FAIRY-FAITH; AND CONCLUSIONS CHAPTER XI SCIENCE AND FAIRIES CHAPTER XII THE CELTIC DOCTRINE OF RE-BIRTH AND OTHERWORLD SCIENTIFICALLY EXAMINED INDEX Long Description This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries begins with the authors account of firsthand testimony from living sources, classified under individual countries and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. The next section concerns the recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology, followed by an examination of a variety of theories and their religious aspects. The book concludes with a remarkably rational case for the reality of fairy life. Narrated with an engaging sense of wonder, this volume offers a valuable resource for students of anthropology and Celtic lore, as well as hours of delightful reading for fairy enthusiasts. Unabridged republication of the classic 1911 edition. Details ISBN0486425223 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2003 ISBN-10 0486425223 ISBN-13 9780486425221 Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 560 Author W.Y. Evans-Wentz Short Title FAIRY-FAITH IN CELTIC COUNTRIE Series Celtic, Irish Language English Media Book Residence US Birth 1878 Death 1965 DEWEY 398.21 DOI 10.1604/9780486425221 UK Release Date 2003-03-28 AU Release Date 2003-03-28 NZ Release Date 2003-03-28 Audience General Publication Date 2003-02-27 US Release Date 2003-02-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51543090;

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