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King Arthur and the Goddess of the Land
The Divine Feminine in the Mabinogion
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This illuminating guide is ideal for students and enthusiasts of Celtic mythology, Arthurian legends, folklore, and those interested in the spiritual traditions of the British Isles.
In the tradition of Robert Graves, Caitlfn points to possible identifications between various mythical characters, based primarily on their relationships with each other, to show the many stories as versions of a few simples ones that can serve as foundations for ritual and other practice. She inclu
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The ancient Celtic stories of the Mabinogion have received universal recognition from scholars as both sources of the Arthurian legend and keys to insights into the ancient magic of the Celtic Otherworld. Now renowned Celtic scholar Caitlin Matthews, drawing on a full range of medieval texts and ancient Welsh writings, provides a fully revised and updated reader's guide to these rich and far-reaching tales.
In King Arthur and the Goddess of the Land, Matthews sheds particular light on Sovereignty, the Goddess of the sacred land of Britain and the spiritual principle of the Divine Feminine. Clearly revealed are the many alternate forms taken by the Goddess of the Land, including her incarnation as Morgan of Avalon, who plays a dominant role in the Arthurian cycle. Also established are links between the legendary characters of the Mabinogion and their counterparts in other living myths of the Western world.
Through the marriage of the Celtic kings to the Goddess of the Land, the sacred contract between political rulership and responsibility for the land's well-being is dramatically revealed.
In King Arthur and the Goddess of the Land, Matthews once again articulates definitively the continuing relevance of ancient Celtic thought and belief as illustrated in the powerful myths and legends of ancient Britain.
- Revised edition of Arthur and the Sovereignty of Britain published by Arcana that includes the author's latest research and insights.
- A comprehensive reader's companion with synopsis of stories and full commentary.
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Acclaimed by experts such as historian Ronald Hutton and mythology scholars Ari Berk and Patricia Monaghan, this book is praised for its rich imagination, masterful interpretation of the Mabinogion, and sensitive understanding of Celtic mythology. It is considered an indispensable and inspiring guide to Celtic literature and the spiritual heritage of ancient Britain.
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ISBN: 9780892819218
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 December 2002
Country: United States
Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Caitlin Matthews is internationally renowned for her research into the Celtic and ancestral traditions. She is the author of 36 books, including The Celtic Tradition, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom, and Sophia: Goddess of Wisdom. She is co-founder of the Foundation for Inspirational and Oracular Studies, which is dedicated to oral, shamanic, and sacred arts. Caitlin Matthews has a shamanic practice in Oxford, England, and teaches worldwide.
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