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    Irish Paganism: An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices
    Irish Paganism: An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices
    Irish Paganism: An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices
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    Irish Paganism: An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices

    By Sebastian Berg

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    An introductory guide to Irish folklore and spiritual practices to help you determine if this spiritual path is right for you.
    This book thoroughly explains the Irish pagan calendar, represented as the Celtic Tree Calendar and the Wheel of the Year. You'll learn why there are two calendars and discover the key festivals of the year. The following chapter offers a list of tools commonly used in Irish pagan magical practices and describes how they're used. This chapter guides you on how to incorporate magic into your spiritual practices as a beginner. Finally, you'll gain insight into Beltane rituals and come across step-by-step instructions on how to conduct several spells for a multitude of purposes ranging from love to healing.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCreek Ridge Publishing
    Release dateNov 10, 2022
    ISBN9798215705643
    Irish Paganism: An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices

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      Irish Paganism - Sebastian Berg

      Irish Paganism

      An Introduction to Irish Folklore and Spiritual Practices

      © Copyright 2022 -Creek Ridge Publishing All rights reserved.

      The content contained within this book may not be reproduced, duplicated, or transmitted without direct written permission from the author or the publisher.

      Under no circumstances will any blame or legal responsibility be held against the publisher, or author, for any damages, reparation, or monetary loss due to the information contained within this book, either directly or indirectly.

      Legal Notice:

      This book is copyright protected. It is only for personal use. You cannot amend, distribute, sell, use, quote or paraphrase any part, or the content within this book, without the consent of the author or publisher.

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      Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All effort has been executed to present accurate, up to date, reliable, complete information. No warranties of any kind are declared or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. The content within this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

      By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, that are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: Origins of Irish Paganism

      The Celts

      The Druids

      The Celts and Druids’ Theology and Role in Irish Paganism

      Chapter 2: Paganism Then and Now

      Main Beliefs in Irish Paganism

      Ancient Irish Paganism vs. Modern Paganism

      Chapter 3: Gods and Goddesses

      Dagda (The God of Life and Death)

      Morrígan (The Triple Goddess of Battle and War)

      Brigid (The Goddess of Fire and Poets)

      Lugh (God of Justice)

      Cailleach (The Goddess of Winter)

      Chapter 4: Irish Magical Creatures

      Abarta

      Abcán

      Abhartach

      Aibell

      Aos Sí

      Bánánach

      Banshee

      Bodach

      Cat Sìth

      Clurichaun

      Cù-Sìth

      Dobhar-Chú

      Dullahan

      Enbarr

      Fairies

      Fear Gorta

      Fomorians

      Gancanagh

      Glaistig

      Leanan Sídhe

      Leprechaun

      Merrow

      Oilliphéist

      Púca

      Sluagh

      Werewolves of Ossory

      Chapter 5: Pagan Calendar and Festivals

      Celtic Tree Calendar

      The Wheel of the Year

      Chapter 6: Magickal Tools

      The Magical Tools of Irish Paganism

      How Animals and Crystals Are Used in Pagan Magic

      How to Practice Pagan Magic

      Celebrating Nature, the Deities, and the Spirits

      Setting Up an Altar

      Chapter 7: Simple Pagan Spells and Rituals

      Other Pagan Spells and Rituals

      Healing Water Spell

      A Spell to Attract Good Fortune

      Ritual to Attract Love

      Rowan Protection Charm

      Conclusion

      References

      Introduction

      Pagans believe in the existence of numerous gods living in the world and the surrounding realms independently of humans. In other words, they don’t live to fulfill the wishes of humans, create, punish, watch, evaluate, or even guide them. Like humans, these deities have plans and desires of their own, and why pagan religions view these deities as natural forces above humans but are not human-centric.

      Upon reading this book, you’ll learn everything about Irish Paganism. This book is an introductory guide to Irish folklore and spiritual practices to help you determine if this spiritual path is right for you. Whether you’re thinking about adopting Irish pagan spiritual practices or merely looking to broaden your horizons and expand your scope of knowledge, this book is for you.

      You will learn about the origins and history of Irish Paganism and how modern beliefs and practices differ from ancient ones. You will learn about the most prominent Irish magical creatures and their roles in lore and society. You will learn about the most distinct deities of the Irish pagan pantheon, gain insight into their traits and behaviors, and how they are worshipped today.

      This book thoroughly explains the Irish pagan calendar, represented as the Celtic Tree Calendar and the Wheel of the Year. You’ll learn why there are two calendars and discover the key festivals of the year. The following chapter offers a list of tools commonly used in Irish pagan magical practices and describes how they’re used. This chapter guides you on how to incorporate magic into your spiritual practices as a beginner. Finally, you’ll gain insight into Beltane rituals and come across step-by-step instructions on how to conduct several spells for a multitude of purposes ranging from love

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