Women of the Celts
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Women of the Celts
By (Author) Jean Markale
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
1st October 1986
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Gender studies: women and girls
305.42094
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 150mm, Height 230mm, Spine 23mm
1g
Description
Historian Markale takes us deep into a mythical world where both man and woman become whole by realizing the feminine principle in its entirety. The author explores the rich heritage of Celtic women in history, myth, and ritual, showing how these traditions compare to modern attitudes toward women.
Author Bio
Jean Markale (1928-2008), was a poet, philosopher, historian, and storyteller, who spent a lifetime researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He was a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne and author of more than 40 books, including Montsgur and the Mystery of the Cathars, The Church of Mary Magdalene, The Druids, The Celts, and Merlin.
