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Narrative Type
book
Type
book
Intended Audience
General/trade
ISBN
9780892819003
Book Title
Pagan Mysteries of Halloween : Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year
Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2001
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Jean Markale
Genre
Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Topic
Celtic Spirituality, Paganism & Neo-Paganism, Magick Studies, Holidays (Non-Religious)
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
0892819006
ISBN-13
9780892819003
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1952907

Product Key Features

Book Title
Pagan Mysteries of Halloween : Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Celtic Spirituality, Paganism & Neo-Paganism, Magick Studies, Holidays (Non-Religious)
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Author
Jean Markale
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-003400
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
. . . should be in the library of every group working in a Celtic system, as well as in the library of many elders who are looking for something more than the usual, superficial treatment of Celtic beliefs. . . . it is a well of knowledge which should not be passed over lightly. Take the time to read and absorb the information herein and you will be more than amply rewarded., The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween shines a broader light on a very popular and generally lighthearted holiday, giving it more meaning and form than what we are accustomed to., Here is a book that is scholarly in its study of a pagan holiday, written by one of Europe's leading experts on Celtic culture.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
394.2646
Table Of Content
Introduction 1. The Celtic Festival of Samhain The Festival of Samhain in the Celtic Calendar The Rituals of Samhain Death and Rebirth of the King 2. The Fantastic Night The Liturgical Games of Samhain The Interconnection with the Other World The Abolition of Time The Profound Meaning of Samhain 3. The Festival of All the Saints The Dating of All Saints' Day The Festival of the Dead Purgatory The Protectress of the Anaons 4. The Shadows of Halloween The Permanence of Halloween The Diffusion of Halloween Beliefs, Rituals, and Spells Conclusion: Exorcising Death Notes Bibliography
Synopsis
A comprehensive examination of the rituals and philosophies of the Celtic holiday of Samhain, the inspiration for Halloween. * Presents the true meaning of this ancient holiday and shows how contemporary observances still faithfully reflect the rituals of pagan ancestors. * Explains why this holiday, largely confined to the English-speaking world since the advent of Christianity, has spread throughout the rest of Europe over the last two decades. One of humanity's most enduring myths is that the dead, on certain nights of the year, can leave the Other World and move freely about the land of the living. Every year on October 31, when the children of the world parade through the streets dressed as monsters, skeletons, and witches, they reenact a sacred ceremony whose roots extend to the dawn of time. By receiving gifts of sweets from strangers, the children establish, on a symbolic plane that exceeds their understanding, a fraternal exchange between the visible world and the invisible world. Author Jean Markale meticulously examines the rituals and ceremonies of ancient festivities on this holiday and shows how they still shape the customs of today's celebration. During the night of Samhain , the Celtic precursor of today's holiday, the borders between life and death were no longer regarded as insurmountable barriers. Two-way traffic was temporarily permitted between this world and the Other World, and the wealth and wisdom of the sidhe , or fairy folk, were available to the intrepid individuals who dared to enter their realm. Markale enriches our understanding of how the transition from the light to the dark half of the year was a moment in which time stopped and allowed the participants in the week-long festival to attain a level of consciousness not possible in everyday life, an experience we honor in our modern celebrations of Halloween., A comprehensive examination of the rituals and philosophies of the Celtic holiday of Samhain, the inspiration for Halloween. - Presents the true meaning of this ancient holiday and shows how contemporary observances still faithfully reflect the rituals of pagan ancestors. - Explains why this holiday, largely confined to the English-speaking world since the advent of Christianity, has spread throughout the rest of Europe over the last two decades. One of humanity's most enduring myths is that the dead, on certain nights of the year, can leave the Other World and move freely about the land of the living. Every year on October 31, when the children of the world parade through the streets dressed as monsters, skeletons, and witches, they reenact a sacred ceremony whose roots extend to the dawn of time. By receiving gifts of sweets from strangers, the children establish, on a symbolic plane that exceeds their understanding, a fraternal exchange between the visible world and the invisible world. Author Jean Markale meticulously examines the rituals and ceremonies of ancient festivities on this holiday and shows how they still shape the customs of today's celebration. During the night of Samhain , the Celtic precursor of today's holiday, the borders between life and death were no longer regarded as insurmountable barriers. Two-way traffic was temporarily permitted between this world and the Other World, and the wealth and wisdom of the sidhe , or fairy folk, were available to the intrepid individuals who dared to enter their realm. Markale enriches our understanding of how the transition from the light to the dark half of the year was a moment in which time stopped and allowed the participants in the week-long festival to attain a level of consciousness not possible in everyday life, an experience we honor in our modern celebrations of Halloween.
LC Classification Number
GT4965.M256 2001

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