Sacred Cauldron (Llewellyn's World Magic Series)
by Maccrossan
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Author: MaccrossanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1951-01-01
ISBN: 0875421032
Number of pages: 302
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Book Reviews of Sacred Cauldron (Llewellyn's World Magic Series)
Book Review: Some flaws but interesting nonetheless
Summary: 4 Stars
This book attempts to recreate the basic pagan traditions of the ancient Celts in a way that, for example, that some Asatru scholars have done with the Norse traditions. While the book has some substantial flaws regarding ritual scripts, etc. I think it is, nonetheless, a significant contribution to the field and would therefore recommend it.
On the positive side, the book draws from historical linguistics and mythology to create a compelling introduction to the study of the practice of historically-centered Druidism. There is a great deal of material that should be contemplated in this book. I also appreciate the general descriptions fo the deities and of Celtic cosmology.
However, the drawbacks are significant and worth noting. In the historical section it seems to me that the author applies Dumezil's theories somewhat mindlessly (i.e. without noting how and where substantial deviations in this area are made). This is a major trap in the application of Dumezil's theories (and one which Dumezil himself fell into a few times).
Secondly (and far less significantly), the ritual scripts are a bit dry IMO, and really should only be used as a point of departure anyway. Anyone who has internalized the material enough should be capable of doing their own rituals anyway an not relying on book versions.
On the whole, I think the book is worth owning and it will remain in my own library. I would thus recommend it.
Other books which individuals who are interested in this should get include:
Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales
The Apple Branch: A Path to Celtic Ritual
Indo-European Religion After Dumezil (Journal of Indo-European Studies Monograph Vol 16)
Also do a Google search for "The Excellence of the Ancient Word"
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