The Externsteine: Understanding its Cultural and Historical Significance

Author:   Damien Pryor
Publisher:   Threshold Publishing
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9780958134170


Pages:   130
Publication Date:   30 September 2014
Format:   Paperback
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The Externsteine: Understanding its Cultural and Historical Significance


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Discover the astonishing purpose and influence of the greatest Celtic site in Europe in the only book written about this site in the English language! * Why was the Externsteine the most sacred site of the primal European Celts, from about 2,500 BC? * Why do mystical texts of the Icelandic Edda refer to this site? * How did the high priestess of the Teutonic tribes cause the most catastrophic military defeat the Romans ever suffered? * Why did Charlemagne attack it, in his war against the Teutonic tribes? Discover: * Strange chambers designed for the solstice and lunar node observation * Carvings of hidden faces and mythological beings * A sarcophagus used for the mystical 3-day sleep * The most culturally significant pre-medieval Christian artwork in all of Europe * An ancient Celtic carving about a mystical initiation process.

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Author:   Damien Pryor
Publisher:   Threshold Publishing
Imprint:   Threshold Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.221kg
ISBN:  

9780958134170


ISBN 10:   0958134170
Pages:   130
Publication Date:   30 September 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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