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Sacred wells : a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters
- Title
- Sacred wells : a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / Gary R. Varner.
- Author
- Varner, Gary R.
- Publication
- New York : Algora Pub., ©2009.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | GR690 .V37 2009 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xvii, 188 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
- Summary
- "[Book title] discusses in depth the folklore, mythology, and archaeology of holy wells, springs, and rivers around the world ... and European tales of faeries, black hounds, and hauntings are explored as are the mysteries surrounding Native American cupholes and sacred springs near Mt. Shasta and neighboring countries, and miraculous cures ... Traditional beliefs are explained, along with rituals that are still practiced today at certain water sites. This study examines the universal appeal of these scenes of natural beauty and legendary mystique."--Back cover.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- The sacred well in ancient history -- Spotlight on sacred wells -- Sacred wells -- holy trees -- Wells and votive offerings -- Myths and legends -- Healing wells and springs -- Ancient and contemporary rituals observed at holy wells -- An historical perspective on holy wells -- Holy wells and divine apparitions -- Holy wells and today's world -- Place names and the danger of language -- What makes healing water heal?
- ISBN
- 9780875867175
- 0875867170
- 9780875867182
- 0875867189
- 9780875867199
- 0875867197
- LCCN
- 2009011274
- OCLC
- ocn316327263
- 316327263
- SCSB-1528959
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library