Ogam, the Celtic Oracle of the Trees

by Mountfort, Paul Rhys

• ISBN13: 9780892819195
• ISBN10: 0892819197
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Destiny Books

Summary

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.

Author Biography

<p><b>Ogam: The Celtic Oracle of the Trees</b> <br><i>Understanding, Casting, and Interpreting the Ancient Druidic Alphabet</i> <p>Acknowledgements <p>Introduction: How to Use this Book <br>Ogamlore <br>Ogamfews&nbsp; <br>Ogamcasting <p>I: Ogamlore <br>Ogma's Invention <br>The Tree Alphabet <br>The Word Ogams <br>The Druids <br>Illuminated Leaves <br>Merlin and Taliesin <br>The Green Man and May Queen <p>II: Ogamfews <br>Guide to the Ogams&nbsp; <br>Aicme Beth <br>Aicme H&uacute;ath <br>Aicme Muin <br>Aicme Ailm <br>The Four Treasures <p>III: Ogamcasting <br>Ogamcasting <br>Celtic Divination <br>Ogam Theory <br>Practical Work <br>Spreads and Castings <br>The Ogam Revival <p>Pronunciation Guide <br>Bibliography <br>References <br>Index of the Tree Letters <br>&nbsp;

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
Introduction: How to Use this Book	1	(2)
Ogamlore	3	(1)
Ogamfews	4	(2)
Ogamcasting	6	(3)
Ogamlore	9	(46)
Ogma's Invention	11	(4)
The Tree Alphabet	15	(7)
The Word Ogams	22	(5)
The Druids	27	(10)
Illuminated Leaves	37	(6)
Merlin and Taliesin	43	(9)
The Green Man and May Queen	52	(3)
Ogamfews	55	(108)
Guide to the Ogams	57	(3)
Aicme Beth	60	(21)
Aicme Huath	81	(23)
Aicme Muin	104	(22)
Aicme Ailm	126	(22)
The Four Treasures	148	(15)
Ogamcasting	163	(43)
Ogamcasting	165	(1)
Celtic Divination	166	(6)
Ogam Theory	172	(1)
Practical Work	173	(5)
Spreads and Castings	178	(21)
The Ogam Revival	199	(7)
Pronunciation Guide	206	(3)
Bibliography	209	(4)
References	213	(4)
Index of the Tree Letters	217