Externsteine

Author(s): PRYOR, DAMIEN

Ancient Mysteries | Celtic Lore

Discover the astonishing purpose and influence of the greatest Celtic site in Europe in the only book written about this site in the English language!* Why was the Externsteine the most sacred site of the primal European Celts, from about 2,500 BC?* Why do mystical texts of the Icelandic Edda refer to this site?* How did the high priestess of the Teutonic tribes cause the most catastrophic military defeat the Romans ever suffered?* Why did Charlemagne attack it, in his war against the Teutonic tribes?Discover:* Strange chambers designed for the solstice and lunar node observation* Carvings of hidden faces and mythological beings* A sarcophagus used for the mystical 3-day sleep* The most culturally significant pre-medieval Christian artwork in all of Europe* An ancient Celtic carving about a mystical initiation process.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780958134170
  • : Port Campbell Press
  • : Port Campbell Press
  • : 30 September 2014
  • : --- length: - '24.4' width: - '17' units: - Centimeters
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : PRYOR, DAMIEN
  • : Paperback
  • : 130