books
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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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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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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