The Mysteries of Stonehenge

Myth and Ritual at the Sacred Centre

von Nikolai Tolstoy

608 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Uncover the ancient secrets of Stonehenge and its connection to Celtic mythology.Nikolai Tolstoy's magisterial study explores the human story behind the stones, enlivening our understanding through surviving fragments of British oral tradition. He reconstructs significant aspects of pre-Roman British pagan ideology, revealing Stonehenge as the sacred center where profound beliefs were celebrated.Delve into the myths and rituals that shaped the ancient world, and discover how they illuminate Stonehenge's enduring mysteries. Perfect for readers seeking to bridge the gap between archaeology and literature, this insightful exploration reveals: - The deep-rooted cosmological beliefs of early Britons- The sacred function of Stonehenge as the island's omphalos- How ancient traditions were preserved in medieval Welsh texts

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Volksglaube Folklore-, Mythen- und Legendenforschung
• ISBN: 9781445659534
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2016
• Größe: 244 x 158 mm
• Verlag: Amberley Publishing