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If you’re afraid of learning some BS about this fascinating goddess, you don’t need to be. Even Lora O’Brien recommends Daimler’s books. The Raven goddess is focused on the Morrigan herself (the first book was more about her and her sisters). The author uses primary sources, research and their own experiences to help you reach
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Well-researched book about The Morrigan and her sisters (and related goddesses). It’s a short one but packed with information for people who don’t know where to begin. I appreciate that the author draws on different sources and lets the reader explore their own experiences with the goddesses. That being said, the author does include a
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I listened to the audiobook narrated by the author. The first book by Caitlin Doughty I read was Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?, answering children’s questions about death. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes is also filled with her black humour. And you will soon understand why there is a need for it as you
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I grew up surrounded by Italians (and I love Italian food ever since), so learning more about their folk magic is close to my heart. If you’re also interested, but are worried because you’re not Italian. Here is something from the book that could calm you. ”So what if you are not Italian? Immerse yourself
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It is definitely not for the faint of heart. I felt a bit anxious reading it, but I couldn’t put the book down and read it over the weekend. TW: Blood, pus, graphic description of surgery (including amputations, open fractures and mastectomy), pain and suffering (before the doctors knew anesthesia) and also autopsy of people
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I’ll begin with a quote from tbe book ”Irish Reconstruction Polytheism is about learning as much as we can about what the ancient culture was like and what the religion was like in order to bring the core of it forward in a workable modern way. We are not trying to bring ourselves back or
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The book begins with explaining who Manannán is, the meaning of his name, his appearance in mythology and his relationships. Then it continues with a long chapter about the god’s appearance in mythology (Lebor Gabala Erenn, Altram Tige Dá Medar, Serglige Con Culain, Tochmarc Etaine, Tochmarc Luaine, Echtra Bodach an Chóta Lachtna, Duanaire Finn, Imram
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This book looks closely at one of the Irish gods. The author covers his name, its many variations and meanings that explain more about who the Dagda is. They also focus on his physical description and relationships with other deities. The Dagda appears in many myths and Morgan Daimler writes especially about Lebor Gabala Erenn,
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As always, the strength of this short, but mighty book is Daimler’s knowledge of lore. The author writes about Brigid’s relationships and associations, and triplicities of the Goddess. Brigid appeared in many countries by many names, as a pagan goddess and catholic saint. You get familiar with her stories and mentions in The Cath Maige
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