Queen of the Night

by Nicmhacha, Sharynne MacLeod

• ISBN13: 9781578632848
• ISBN10: 1578632846
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Weiser

Summary

Queen of the Night offers an illuminating and in-depth exploration of the role the moon has played in the religion, folklore, and mythology of Ireland and the British isles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	xi
Preface Root of the Oak, Blossom of the Apple: Ancient Discovery and Modern Synthesis	1	(4)
The Moon through History: From Perfect Sphere to Powerful Goddess	5	(8)
The Darkness of Rebirth: Measuring the Circle of Life	13	(18)
The Hare of the Sixth Heaven: Shamans, Seers, and Druids	31	(24)
Ancient Symbols, Ancient Stories: A Hymn to the Moon Goddess	55	(24)
Henges, Barrows, and Cairns: The Moon in British and Irish Prehistory	79	(24)
Druids, Mistletoe, and Warrior Queens: Classical Accounts of Celtic Culture	103	(32)
Atenux (The Returning Night): Sacred Numbers and Lunar Reckoning	135	(16)
Horned Gods and Enchanted Birds: Lunar Symbolism in Celtic Art	151	(18)
Queen of the Night: The Celtic Goddess of the Moon	169	(28)
The Path of the White Mare: Celtic Lore and Lunar Folk Traditions	197	(18)
A Goddess Transformed: The Inexpressible Mystery of the Moon	215	(8)
Journey to the Goddess: A Moon Meditation	223	(4)
Conclusion: The Voice of the Goddess	227	(2)
Appendix Guide to Pronunciation	229	(6)
Notes	235	(28)
Bibliography	263	(6)
Permissions	269	(2)
About the Author	271