The Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom : A Celtic Shaman's Sourcebook, Caitlin Matthews

The Celtic tradition is a source of inspiration to many seeking to discover their ancestral spiritual heritage. This superb sourcebook contains many new translations of seminal Celtic texts, including stories, poems, and prose pieces, some dating from as far back as the seventh century. Key ingredients in this rich cauldron of ancient lore include sections . Shamanic Memory, including chapters

The Memory of the Earth--The Memory of the Trees--The Memory of Animals--and The Memory of Ancestors .
Vision Poets, Druids, and Shamanic Guardians, including chapters Initiations--ShapeshiftingóDru . . . and Vision Poets .
The Bright Knowledge, including chapters Prophecy and Divination--Healing and Soul Restoration-Dreams and Visions .
Otherworldly Journeys, including chapters The Journey Quest--The House of the Sidhe.

These ancient tales are accompanied by detailed commentaries, comprehensive background material, and practical shamanic insights. This wide-ranging sourcebook contains new translations of seminal texts, and is a must-have for any devotee of one the world's richest religious traditions.