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Post by Senbecc on Jun 15, 2006 8:15:54 GMT -5
true...I was talking more about the emotions than the sex....most of the guys ( and I did qualify that! I know don't want to hear about the emotions....just an observation! LoL, well hell no, men go straight for the good stuff! ;D
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Post by wiccafairey on Jul 24, 2006 14:42:46 GMT -5
i got living wicca and the wiccan way. Heard they were good book to start with.
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Post by wren on Jul 31, 2006 10:52:36 GMT -5
I've just finished reading 'The Voice Within the Wind (of Becoming and the Druid Way)' by Greywolf. For those who are contemplating or studying this Way, it was a very good read. Sort of 'Druid Philosopy' with lots of room for argument and contemplation (he even suggests that if you agree or disagree with him, you should work out why). Lots of discussion of Druidry vs. religion, how Druidry is a way of life, and more. This is not a simple exercise in what Druids believe. It is more of a challenge to further examine those beliefs. Only area that might be sticky for some, he is most definite about why Druidry is exclusively Celtic, in his opinion, and offers some reasonable arguments to that point. However, it never hurts to read someone you disagree with and that is a small part of all he has to offer. The book should not be overlooked on that point alone.
I've also recently read 'The Druids' by Peter Beresford Ellis, which I found very dry reading. He uses lists of information as paragraphs, pounds hard the idea of similarities with the Vedics and, IMO, pounds a lot of sand. Still, one chapter at a time, there is some good information about who wrote what about the Druids and why.
'Picts, Gaels and Scots' by Sally Foster was also interesting reading (I was doing a paper for my Druid course on The History of Celtic Scotland. Can you tell?) in rather small print. Information is clear and concise, if at odds with Ellis above and others at times. Interesting supposition that the Scots did not originate in Ireland is well presented. Others are also supporting this idea, due to the lack of archeological evidence.
'Before Scotland' by Alastair Moffat was another good read, if you want historical data in minute detail. Down to which birds they killed and exactly how. Bit gruesome in parts. He does also tend to take a few leaps that are not well-supported with any documentation. But, these are obvious. On other hand, the author presents Bryan Sykes DNA mapping work in very good detail, while not necessarily buying into it completely.
'Kings of Celtic Scoltand' by Benjamin Hudson is great for doing a paper like mine. I would think it incredibly tedious reading unless you really want every single line of historical data pertaining to Scotland's early kings analyzed. I did. The Gaelic names and familial ties get a bit daunting. Does, however, really shed light on MacAlpin's Treason and his supposed beginning of the subsequent royal line. Lots of 'padded' geneologies out there, apparently.
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Post by wren on Aug 21, 2006 14:52:40 GMT -5
"Yearning for the Wind" by Tom Cowan is a wonderful read...subtitled 'Celtic reflections on nature and the soul'. Each chapter could be per night as a devotional or read at once as they easily lead into the other.
"The Mist-Filled Path" is also about Celtic spirituality but Frank MacEowan uses his own experiences since childhood to open the reader's mind to the possibilities.
I recommend them both highly for anyone pursing Celtic spirituality and its place in your life.
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Post by vidensodoacer on Jan 4, 2007 17:45:56 GMT -5
"Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Nietzsche. [Also called: "Also Spach Zarathustra" and "Thus Spake Zarathustra"]
This book is amazing. He writes in a style that is halfway between metaphor and literality. Sometimes you just have to bear through it, but then ending is amazing!!
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Post by KittyLane on Jan 5, 2007 2:22:21 GMT -5
EVERYONE MUST READ/WATCH, " AN INCONVENANT TRUTH" MOVING AND JUST WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE SEEN/READ. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR WORLD. www.cleanclimate.com/
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Post by KittyLane on Jan 24, 2007 12:00:35 GMT -5
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Post by vidensodoacer on Jan 25, 2007 19:46:56 GMT -5
The Prince by Machiavelli (available at gutenburg.org)
The Aeneid by Publius Vergilius Maro.
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Post by Dystopia on May 5, 2007 18:39:18 GMT -5
If I may add - The Triumph of the Moon (subtitle: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft) by professor Ronald Hutton. Great book for those who wants to know when, where and why did this path strarted to spread. It actaully deals with genealogy of religion exploring the language, folklore, magick and many aspects of God and Goddess. It also includes a few chapters on Gerald Gardner`s teachings. Awsome book...
...oh, and I`ve read Thus Spoke Zarathustra few years ago, fantastic book, and you`re right vidensodoacer- the ending really kicks ass!
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Post by Wolf on May 9, 2008 21:44:44 GMT -5
Ok so i'm not reading anything that is witchy or anything but if you like horror, fantasy, humour, romance, crime and sex in your books then you'll love this series Anita Blake Vampire Hunter by Laurell K Hamilton Am wanting to find Cate Tiernans Sweep series but am not having luck lol
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