Evans-Wentz (1878-1965) was the first American to receive a doctorate in comparative religion from the University of Oxford. His study, inspired both by the nascent anthropology and folklore professions of his time, and by the Celtic Revival movement, remains a classic collection of tales and beliefs from oral and literary sources. His conclusions have never been taken seriously by the scientific community. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations Editorial Reviews - The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries From the Publisher
This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries begins with the author's account of firsthand testimony from living sources, classified under individual countries and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. The next section concerns the recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology, followed by an examination of a variety of theories and their religious aspects. The book concludes with a remarkably rational case for the reality of fairy life. Narrated with an engaging sense of wonder, this volume offers a valuable resource for students of anthropology and Celtic lore, as well as hours of delightful reading for fairy enthusiasts. Unabridged republication of the classic 1911 edition.
Loading... Features - The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface15Introduction19Section 1The Living Fairy-FaithChapter 1Environment35Chapter 2The Taking of Evidence51Chapter 3An Anthropological Examination of the Evidence237Section 2The Recorded Fairy FaithChapter 4The People of the Goddess Dana or the Sidhe289Chapter 5Brythonic Divinities and the Brythonic Fairy-Faith313Chapter 6The Celtic Otherworld335Chapter 7The Celtic Doctrine of Re-Birth359Section 3The Cult of Gods Spirits, Fairies, and the DeadChapter 8The Testimony of Archaeology399Chapter 9The Testimony of Paganism427Chapter 10The Testimony of Christianity441Section 4Modern Science and the Fairy-Faith: and ConclusionsChapter 11Science and Fairies457Chapter 12The Celtic Doctrine of Re-Birth and Otherworld Scientifically Examined491Index515
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