Synopses & Reviews
A comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle based on the alphabet of the Druids. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Describes the symbolism and mythology of the 20 andquot;tree lettersandquot; and their magical correspondences. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Includes instructions on how to make your own Ogam divination sticks, cast the oracle, and perceive omens.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Provides historical background and bibliographic references to the Druidic mythology ruling this 1,500-year-old oracle. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The ancient Ogam alphabet is a magical and mysterious script, the Celtic equivalent of the runes that can teach us about our fate and future. Named after woodland trees, Ogam's 20 andquot;tree lettersandquot; all have unique wisdom to impart that is linked to figures and themes from Celtic mythology. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The author addresses three major areas in this book: Ogamlore, the history of this 1500-year-old oracle of the Celtic Druids; Ogamfews, the meaning of the individual tree letters, their magic, characteristics, folklore, and related stories; and Ogamcasting, the practical art of Ogam divination, which includes spreads, castings, and how to create your own Ogam set. With these tools of ancient Celtic wisdom, readers will receive insights and guidance on how to maneuver through life's questions and challenges.and#160;
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"Gardeners will revel in the rich folklore surrounding these plants. The author explains the origins of the Ogam tree alphabet and the letters associated with each of the plants known by the Druids."
Review
"Gardeners will revel in the rich folklore surrounding these plants. The author explains the origins of the Ogam tree alphabet and the letters associated with each of the plants known by the Druids." < i=""> BellaOnline <> , March 2009
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [209]-212).
Synopsis
A comprehensive and practical guide to the ancient oracle based on the alphabet of the Druids.
? Describes the symbolism and mythology of the 20 " tree letters" and their magical correspondences.
? Includes instructions on how to make your own Ogam divination sticks, cast the oracle, and perceive omens.
? Provides historical background and bibliographic references to the Druidic mythology ruling this 1,500-year-old oracle.
The ancient Ogam alphabet is a magical and mysterious script, the Celtic equivalent of the runes that can teach us about our fate and future. Named after woodland trees, Ogam's 20 " tree letters" all have unique wisdom to impart that is linked to figures and themes from Celtic mythology.
The author addresses three major areas in this book: Ogamlore, the history of this 1500-year-old oracle of the Celtic Druids; Ogamfews, the meaning of the individual tree letters, their magic, characteristics, folklore, and related stories; and Ogamcasting, the practical art of Ogam divination, which includes spreads, castings, and how to create your own Ogam set. With these tools of ancient Celtic wisdom, readers will receive insights and guidance on how to maneuver through life's questions and challenges.?
About the Author
Paul Rhys Mountfort is a writer, researcher, and workshop leader specializing in oracles and the Celtic and Norse traditions. He is the author of andlt;Iandgt;Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Treesandlt;/Iandgt;. Active in the contemporary pagan community, he lives with his partner and son on Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf of Auckland, New Zealand.
Table of Contents
andlt;bandgt;Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Treesandlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Druidic Alphabetandlt;/iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgements andlt;BRandgt;Introduction: How to Use this Book andlt;BRandgt;Ogamlore andlt;BRandgt;Ogamfewsandnbsp; andlt;BRandgt;Ogamcasting andlt;BRandgt;I: Ogamlore andlt;BRandgt;Ogma's Invention andlt;BRandgt;The Tree Alphabet andlt;BRandgt;The Word Ogams andlt;BRandgt;The Druids andlt;BRandgt;Illuminated Leaves andlt;BRandgt;Merlin and Taliesin andlt;BRandgt;The Green Man and May Queen andlt;BRandgt;II: Ogamfews andlt;BRandgt;Guide to the Ogamsandnbsp; andlt;BRandgt;Aicme Beth andlt;BRandgt;Aicme Handuacute;ath andlt;BRandgt;Aicme Muin andlt;BRandgt;Aicme Ailm andlt;BRandgt;The Four Treasures andlt;BRandgt;III: Ogamcasting andlt;BRandgt;Ogamcasting andlt;BRandgt;Celtic Divination andlt;BRandgt;Ogam Theory andlt;BRandgt;Practical Work andlt;BRandgt;Spreads and Castings andlt;BRandgt;The Ogam Revival andlt;BRandgt;Pronunciation Guide andlt;BRandgt;Bibliography andlt;BRandgt;References andlt;BRandgt;Index of the Tree Letters andlt;BRandgt;andnbsp;