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Author : Gordon Strong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (852 download)
Download or read book The Sacred Stone Circles of Stanton Drew written by Gordon Strong and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gary R. Varner
Publisher : Algora Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0875863515
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Menhirs, Dolmen, and Circles of Stone written by Gary R. Varner and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some rocks simply tossed out of the way, while others, regardless of their size, are held as sacred, mysterious and imbued with power? Humans since the dawn of civilization have used stone to represent the holy, both by fashioning sacred symbols for themselves and by granting recognition to certain sites occurring naturally. Varner shares his love of nature lore, oral traditions, folklore and ancient religious structures that are still so abundant in the world, and offers insights on the history and the technology of these artifacts, while touching on the importance of preserving a sense of reverence in today's world. This study examines the universal appeal of sites from the Dome of the Rock and Stonehenge to sites sacred to the Inuit and the Cherokees, from the Middle East to the American Midwest and the English Midlands. Philosopher-historian Mircea Eliade wrote, "a rock reveals itself to be sacred because its very existence is a hierophany: incompressible, invulnerable, it is that which man is not. It resists time; its reality is coupled with perenniality." The properties of stone were recognized as unique early in humankind's rise to civilization. Even when cultures were transitioning their technologies from stone to metal, it was stone that was used for ritual and other important acts. Early 20th-century Egyptologist Wallis Budge wrote, "in a tomb of the VIth Dynasty at Sakkrah, when the Egyptians had a good knowledge of working in metals, we see in a painting on the wall the act of circumcision being performed on a youth by an operator who uses a flint knife." Little do the keepers of worry stones today realize that they are practicing one of the ancient traditions of transferring their problems to an inanimate object. This volume looks at customs and traditions from around the world, from the curious to the profound, related to stones large and small, from prehistory to today.
Author : Gordon Strong
Publisher : Skylight Press
ISBN 13 : 1908011580
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (8 download)
Download or read book The Sacred Stone Circles of Stanton Drew written by Gordon Strong and published by Skylight Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The village of Stanton Drew in north Somerset is host to a remarkable group of ancient monuments which together comprise the third largest collection of standing stones in England. Its Great Circle, the largest of three stone circles, exceeds the dimensions of Stonehenge. Recent archaeology has revealed that a substantial woodhenge once occupied the site, underlining its importance as a major ritual centre of the Neolithic age. Gordon Strong, a regular lecturer on the subject, has spent many years exploring this fascinating site on multiple levels. In this well illustrated book he presents archaeological detail, local folklore and the views of various commentators from 18th century antiquarians to dowsers, discussing mythology, mediumship and earth energies. His insights are gleaned from his long love-affair with the site, and offer the visitor some clues for making their own inner connection to this unique monument which still retains its ancient magic.
Author : Amelia Doherty
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)
Download or read book Sacred Stone Circles written by Amelia Doherty and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sacred Stone Circles: Unraveling the Mysteries of Megalithic Monuments" is an eye-opening Special Report that transports you straight to the heart of ancient history's most enchanting riddles. This exploration begins with the birth of megalithic monuments, leading you through the intricate intricacies of Neolithic construction techniques. Feel yourself immersed in the profound sacred ceremonies of our ancestors, and marvel at their astronomical prowess, hinted at by the cosmic alignment of these stone circles. Each stone holds a story, etched symbolically into its surface and waiting to be decoded. Our journey expands from Stonehenge to stone circles scattered across the globe, exploring the geographical significance attached to their placements. Furthermore, we delve into the rich folklore and myths surrounding these mystical structures. While we look back in time, we also bring the narrative to the present by examining the impacts and interpretations of megaliths in modern culture. Finally, we delve into the ongoing scientific research and theories associated with these monuments, ensuring you're current with the most recent discoveries piquing the interest of historians, archaeologists, and mystery enthusiasts around the world. About the Author Amelia Doherty is an ardent explorer of the past, bringing distant eras to life through her thorough research and engaging storytelling. A globally renowned author on ancient civilizations and archaeology, Amelia has touched countless readers with her accessible and captivating approach to history. Carving her path through dusty excavation sites and the remote corners of the world, Amelia's passion for the past is infectious and shines bright in this special report. Discover the secrets of the ancients today. Buy "Sacred Stone Circles: Unraveling the Mysteries of Megalithic Monuments", and embark on this fascinating journey through time and stone.
Author : Linda Zimmermann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781937174347
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (743 download)
Download or read book Mysterious Stone Sites written by Linda Zimmermann and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are mysteries in the woods of the Hudson Valley of New York and northern New Jersey. There are stone sites that are assumed to be the work of colonial farmers, but why do they have precise astronomical alignments? Could they be the work of Native Americans or Pre-Columbian voyagers? Author and researcher Linda Zimmermann explores stone chambers, perched boulders, standing stones, and massive walls that may just be unique historical treasures that must be studied and preserved.
Author : Adam Morgan Ibbotson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075099763X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments written by Adam Morgan Ibbotson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it is Hadrian's Wall, Kendal Castle or the beautiful fells of the Lake District – for thousands of years people have found a certain elegance and utility in stone. Nestled amongst these common relics are a multitude of massive stone monuments, built over 3,000 years before British shores were ever touched by Roman sandals. Cumbria's 'megalithic' monuments are among Europe's greatest and best-preserved ancient relics but are often poorly understood and rarely visited. Cumbria's Prehistoric Monuments aims to dispel the idea that these stones are merely 'mysterious'. Instead, within this book you will find credible answers, using up-to-date research, excavation notes, maps and diagrams to explore one of Britain's richest archaeological landscapes. Featuring stunning original photography and newly illustrated diagrams of every megalithic site in the county, Adam Morgan Ibbotson invites you to take a journey into a land sculpted by ancient hands.
Author : Christine Zucchelli
Publisher : Collins Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Stones of Adoration written by Christine Zucchelli and published by Collins Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Different beliefs, practices and rituals behind the notion of their magical powers and virtues are revealed. The situations in which people resorted to them are also examined: selecting chieftains, establishing the truth, curing sickness, and promoting fertility. In conclusion, the role of sacred stones in the religious and spiritual life of modern Ireland is described. This is a reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium."--Jacket.
Author : Richard Marsden Twist
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (314 download)
Download or read book The sacred stone circles and avenues of Cornwall and western Europe written by Richard Marsden Twist and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kate Constable
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1742691706
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (426 download)
Download or read book Crow Country written by Kate Constable and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the Chanters of Tremaris series comes a contemporary time travel fantasy, grounded in the landscape of Australia Beginning and ending, always the same, always now. The game, the story, the riddle, hiding and seeking. Crow comes from this place; this place comes from Crow. And Crow has work for you. Sadie isn't thrilled when her mother drags her from the city to live in the country town of Boort. But soon she starts making connections--with the country, with the past, with two boys, Lachie and Walter, and, most surprisingly, with the ever-present crows. When Sadie is tumbled ba.
Author : Lori Erickson
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506420729
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Holy Rover written by Lori Erickson and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether describing mystical visions or the rhythms of everyday life, Erickson turns the spiritual journey into a series of exciting transformations." ÑPublishers WeeklyÊ(starred review) From her childhood on an Iowa farm, Lori Erickson grew up to travel the world as a writer specializing in holy sitesjourneys that led her on an ever-deepening spiritual quest. InÊHoly Rover, she weaves her personal narrative with descriptions of a dozen pilgrimages. Along the way, Erickson encounters spiritual leaders who include the chief priest of the Icelandic pagan religion of Asatru, a Trappist monk at Thomas Merton's Gethsemani Abbey, and a Lakota retreat director at South Dakota's Bear Butte. Both irreverent and devout,ÊHoly RoverÊincludes images of holy sites around the world taken by several of the nation's leading travel photographers. Travel writer, Episcopal deacon, and author of the Holy Rover blog atÊPatheos, Erickson is an engaging guide for pilgrims eager to take a spiritual journey. Her book describes travels that changed her life and can change yours, too.
Author : Silent Wolf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (82 download)
Download or read book The Sacred Stone Circle written by Silent Wolf and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Aubrey Burl
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300114065
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)
Download or read book A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany written by Aubrey Burl and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and knowledgeable guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of Britain and Ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic "horseshoes" of Brittany. This new edition includes a section on "Druidical" circles, romantic creations of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. "This book is not only an elegant and practical guide, it is also the best single-volume study of this extraordinary phenomenon, embracing 500 monuments from Shetland to Brittany. . . . Confident, erudite, pleasurable, this volume can be recommended as travel guide, archaeology, literature, and sheer good company."--Ian Sheperd, British Archaeology "This is a wonderful book and is a must for anyone remotely interested in things megalithic."--Paul Walsh, Archaeology Ireland
Author : Gordon R. Freeman
Publisher : Kingsley Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780978452612
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (526 download)
Download or read book Canada's Stonehenge written by Gordon R. Freeman and published by Kingsley Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passion and science blend in this remarkable, readable book, as Freeman takes us along on his patient and exciting discovery of a 5000-year-old Temple in the plains of Alberta.--Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Prize winner.
Author : Aubrey Burl
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Rings of Stone written by Aubrey Burl and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1980 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lori Erickson
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1611649552
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)
Download or read book Near the Exit written by Lori Erickson and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An ideal guidebook to facing the inevitable." Foreword Reviews After her brother died unexpectedly and her mother moved into a dementia-care facility, spiritual travel writer and Episcopal deacon Lori Erickson felt called to a new quest: to face death head on, with the eye of a tourist and the heart of a pastor. Blending memoir, spirituality, and travel, Near the Exit examines how cultures confront and have confronted death, from Egypt's Valley of the Kings and Mayan temples, to a Colorado cremation pyre and Day of the Dead celebrations, to Maori settlements and tourist-destination graveyards. Erickson reflects on mortalityâ€"the ways we avoid it, the ways we cope with it, and the ways life is made more precious by accepting itâ€"in places as far away as New Zealand and as close as the nursing home up the street. Throughout her personal journey and her travels, Erickson  helps us to see that one of the most life-affirming things we can do is to invite death along for the ride.
Author : Matthew Reilly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416553754
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)
Download or read book The Six Sacred Stones written by Matthew Reilly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the thrilling exploits in Matthew Reilly's action-packed New York Times bestseller, Seven Deadly Wonders, supersoldier Jack West Jr. and his loyal team of adventurers are back, and now they face an all-but-impossible challenge. A mysterious ceremony in an unknown location has unraveled their work and triggered a catastrophic countdown that will climax in no less than the end of all life on Earth. But there is one last hope. If Jack and his team can find and rebuild a legendary ancient device known only as the "Machine," they might be able to ward off the coming armageddon. The only clues to locating this Machine, however, are held within the fabled Six Sacred Stones, long lost in the fog of history. And so the hunt begins for the Six Sacred Stones and the all-important knowledge they possess, but in the course of this wild adventure Jack and his team will discover that they are not the only ones seeking the Stones and that there might just be other players out there who don't want to see the world saved at all. From Stonehenge in England to the deserts of Egypt to the spectacular Three Gorges region of China, The Six Sacred Stones will take you on a nonstop roller-coaster ride through ancient history, modern military hardware, and some of the fastest and most mind-blowing action you will ever read.
Author : Jan Becket
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824818288
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)
Download or read book Pana O'ahu written by Jan Becket and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few regions of the United States can equal the high concentration of endangered ancient cultural sites found in Hawaii. Built by the indigenous people of the Islands, the sites range in age from two thousand to two hundred years old and in size and extent from large temple complexes serving the highest order of chiefs to modest family shrines. Today, many of these structures are threatened by their proximity to urban development. Sites are frequently vandalized or, worse, bulldozed to make way for hotels, golf courses, marinas, and other projects. The sixty heiau photographed and described in this volume are all located on Oahu, the island that has experienced by far the most development over the last two hundred years. These captivating images provide a compelling argument for the preservation of Hawaiian sacred places. The modest sites of the maka‘ainana (commoners) - small fishing, agricultural, craft, and family shrines - are given particular attention because they are often difficult to recognize and prone to vandalism and neglect. Also included are the portraits of twenty-eight Hawaiians who shared their knowledge with archaeologist J. Gilbert McAllister during his survey of Oahu in the 1930s. Without their contribution, the names and histories of many of the heiau would have been lost. The introductory text provides important contextual information about the definition and function of heiau, the history of the abolition of traditional Hawaiian religion, preservation issues, and guidelines for visiting heiau. With contributions by Kehaunani Cachola-Abad, J. Mikilani Ho, and Kawika Makanani.
