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Tag Archives: mythology
The Testament of Merlin by Théophile Briant (trans. Gareth Knight)
Myrddin is the beloved legendary wizard that has come down to us through the British and French Arthurian legends as well as a smattering of mediaeval Welsh poets. Amalgamated from these many diverse strands, he stands before us as a … Continue reading
Posted in British History, British Literature, Esoteric, Literature, New books, Recommended reads
Tagged Arthurian Legends, Arthurian Lore, Breton, British History, Celtic, esotericism, French History, Gareth Knight, Geoffrey of Monmouth, Legends, Literature, Magic, Medieval, Merlin, mythology, Occult, Théophile Briant, Welsh mythology, Western Mystery Tradition
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Gareth Knight’s ‘Son of Hermes’
Beginning in November 2015, Gareth Knight posted a series of blogs under the heading ‘Son of Hermes.’ Part one is reprinted below and you can read the following instalments at the Gareth Knight Blogspot page. Skylight Press has published various new … Continue reading
The Fairy Realm by Ronan Coghlan
“…Some folklorists contend that even in pagan times a fairy host was believed in alongside the gods and, when Christianity became prevalent, their numbers were buttressed by an influx of gods; but they were always believed to be there. An … Continue reading
Posted in British History, Esoteric, New authors, New books, Recommended reads
Tagged ancient gods, Ancient History, Angels, Arthurian Legends, Atlantis, Big Foot, brownies, compendium, Cottingley, Cryptids, Cryptozoology, encyclopaedia, encyclopedia, esoteric, faery, Fairy, Fairy Realm, Fairy Tale, Fay, Fey, folklore, ghosts, giants, glossary, Irish Myth, kelpie, Literature, mermaids, Mothmen, mythology, ogres, pagan, Pantheon of gods, paranormal, puca, Ronan Coghlan, Sasquatch, Science, trolls, wildmen
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part VII)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
Posted in British History, British Literature, Esoteric, Literary Criticism, Literature, New books, Recommended reads, Reviews
Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, castle, chrétien de troyes, Count Philip, David Jones, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, friends, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, icing sugar, Indiana Jones, John Matthews, King Amangons, King Arthur, lemon, Lost Book, Magic, Meliant de Lis, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, Philip of Flanders, prophet Isaiah, Richard III, Robert Graves, tarot, the Grail, the Grail castle, The Lost Book, translation, Walter de Merton
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part VI)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, castle, chrétien de troyes, Count Philip, David Jones, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, friends, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, icing sugar, Indiana Jones, John Matthews, King Amangons, King Arthur, lemon, Lost Book, Magic, Meliant de Lis, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, Philip of Flanders, prophet Isaiah, Richard III, Robert Graves, tarot, the Grail, the Grail castle, The Lost Book, translation, Walter de Merton
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part V)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
Posted in British History, British Literature, Esoteric, Literature, New books, Recommended reads
Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, castle, chrétien de troyes, Count Philip, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, icing sugar, John Matthews, King Amangons, King Arthur, lemon, Lost Book, Magic, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, Philip of Flanders, prophet Isaiah, Robert Graves, tarot, the Grail, the Grail castle, The Lost Book, translation, Walter de Merton
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part IV)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
Posted in British History, British Literature, Esoteric, Literature, New books, Recommended reads
Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, chrétien de troyes, Count Philip, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, icing sugar, John Matthews, King Amangons, lemon, Lost Book, Magic, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, Philip of Flanders, prophet Isaiah, Robert Graves, tarot, the Grail, The Lost Book, translation
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part III)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
Posted in British History, British Literature, Esoteric, New books, Recommended reads
Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, chrétien de troyes, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, icing sugar, John Matthews, King Amangons, lemon, Lost Book, Magic, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, prophet Isaiah, Robert Graves, tarot, The Lost Book, translation
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A Writer’s Day: Working on the Lost Book of the Grail (Part II)
Skylight Press will be publishing The Lost Book of the Grail: Restoring the Voices of the Wells, Gareth Knight’s new translation of the 13th century Elucidation of the Grail with commentary by much respected Arthurian scholars and teachers, Caitlín Matthews and John Matthews. The Elucidation is a 13th … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient texts, Arthuriad, Arthurian Legends, British Folk, Caitlin Matthews, Elucidation, English Mythology, esoteric, Fairy tales, folklore, French Mythology, Gareth Knight, grail legends, Grail Lore, holy grail, John Matthews, Lost Book, Magic, Michael Moorcock, mysticism, mythology, Old French, Robert Graves, tarot, The Lost Book, translation
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