The Quest for the Nine Maidens by Stuart Mchardy

The Quest for the Nine Maidens by Stuart Mchardy

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In this book McHardy traces similar groups of nine maidens throughout the ancient Celtic and Germanic worlds and far beyond. As far away as Kenya the Kikuyu people claim descent from nine sisters, while a cave painting in Catalonia shows nine dancing maidens from almost 15,000 years ago.

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The Quest for the Nine Maidens by Stuart Mchardy

King Arthur went to Avalon with Morgan and her eight sisters. In this book McHardy traces similar groups of nine maidens throughout the ancient Celtic and Germanic worlds and far beyond. In Pictland, Wales, Ireland, Scandinavia, Gaul and Iberia the nine Maidens were known in mythology and as practising priestesses. As far away as Kenya the Kikuyu people claim descent from nine sisters, while a cave painting in Catalonia shows nine dancing maidens from almost 15,000 years ago. Weather-workers, shape-shifters, diviners and healers - the Nine Maidens are linked to the Old Religion over much of our planet.

Stuart McHardy has written and lectured for many years on Scottish history and folklore and is also the author of Scotland: Myth, Legend & Folklore, and the children's book The Wild Haggis and the Green Faced Nyaff.

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ISBN 13 9780946487660
ISBN 10 0946487669
Title The Quest for the Nine Maidens
Author Stuart Mchardy
Series Quest For
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Year published 2003-05-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.