The Isles of the Many Gods

THE ISLES OF THE MANY GODS : An A-Z of the Pagan Gods & Goddesses worshipped in Ancient Britain during the first Millenium CE through to the Middle Ages
By David Rankine & Sorita D'Este

The British Isles have long been seen as a place of mystery
& magic. For many thousands of years successive waves
of invaders each brought their own gods & goddesses with
them, often assimilating the beliefs of the tribes they conquered.
The Celtic races merged with the indigenous people, they
were conquered by the Romans, who brought with them deities
from all over the Roman Empire (including Greece & Egypt).
After them came the Saxons & other Germanic tribes, further
adding to the rich tapestry that forms part of our spiritual
heritage today.

The Isles of the Many Gods brings together, for the first time,
information on the worship of these deities in Britain, in an
easy to use A-Z. It includes both the native & immigrant gods
& goddesses, from well known gods like Apollo, Brigit,
Freya, Herne, Isis, Mars & Woden to lesser known ones like
Abandinus, Arianrhod, Genii Cucullati, Midir, Vitiris
& the Wheel God.

There are more than 240 entries providing information
regarding the evidence of their worship in England, Wales,
Scotland, Ireland & the Isle of Man. Drawing from archaeology,
architecture, art, artefacts, currency, place-names & literature
thereby providing an excellent reference work for those
interested in the spiritual beliefs of our ancestors.


About the Authors

Sorita D'Este and David Rankine are internationally recognized for their research and writing on mythology, spirituality and magickal practices of both ancient and modern times. They have collaborated on a number of projects in the past, including "The Guises of the Morrigan" and "Circle of Fire". Between them they have authored more than a dozen books, sometimes working with other authors with expertise in a particular area. In addition to books, Sorita and David have also contributed many articles to magazines, journals and websites over the years. Notably they were major contributors to the very successful D'Agostini "Enhancing Your Mind Body Spirit" partwork. They live and work in Wales (UK).

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