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Inner Traditions International, Ltd.


Inner Traditions International, Ltd.

One Park Street, Rochester, VT 05767

1-800-246-8648 www.innertraditions.com

Wiccan and new age titles often refer to power pieces and charms, but for an in-depth history and look, choose Sheila Paine's Amulets: Sdacred Charms Of Power And Protection (1594770255, $29.95): all over the world and throughout history amulets have offered protection and now there's an in-depth focus which reveals the past, present and future of amulets in all their symbolism and power. Both symbolism and traditional as well as modern uses of amulets are revealed: the author personally traveled to over thirty countries in her quest to locate unusual stories, and Amulets also excels in over 400 color photos. Jean Markale's Cathedral Of The Black Madonna A Black Madonna or Black Virgin is a statue or painting of Mary in which she is depicted with dark or black skin. This name applies in particular to European statues or pictures of a Madonna which are of special interest because her dark face and hands seem to need : The Druids druids (dr`ĭdz), priests of ancient Celtic Britain, Ireland, and Gaul and probably of all ancient Celtic peoples, known to have existed at least since the 3d cent. BC.  And The Mysteries Of Chartres (159477-0204, $16.95) is presented by a historian and philosopher who's spent his life researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. The great cathedral of Chartres Parameter not given Error...
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 architecture, with roots pre-Christian era when Druids worshipped its site. Markale's examination traces the appeal of the Black Madonna back to ancient goddess legends and times and provides plenty of insights into Druid Druid

Member of a learned class of priests, teachers, and judges among the ancient Celtic peoples. The Druids instructed young men, oversaw sacrifices, judged quarrels, and decreed penalties; they were exempt from warfare and paid no tribute.
 mysteries. Send for the free Inner Traditions catalog for a complete listing of their many outstanding titles in the field of Metaphysical Studies.
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