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Title: Ritual by Emma Restall Orr, Emma Orr ISBN: 0-7225-3970-3 Publisher: Thorsons Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Interesting Look at Druidry and Druid Rituals
Comment: One previous reviewer of this book opined that this is not a book about "textbook rituals." And that is likely true. It is more a book that examines the reasons for having all the various Celtic festival rituals and the traditions surrounding them, along with the framework for having Druid rituals to begin with than it is as a book that "tells you how to hold your ritual." The book at times will be a challenging read if you read it with the assumption it will tell you how to do a Celtic ritual. Yes Orr offers suggestions on holding various holiday rituals, but they are guidelines to go by, not an actual "ritual template."
From the book's beginning, Orr takes time to explain in her words what a ritual is and spends the next several chapters discussing topics like Druidry itself, the language of it, setting, tools and offerings, etc. Towards the book's end, she devotes chapters to the rituals themselves, be it an "everyday ritual," a "holiday ritual," or other assorted ones. She also writes about rituals she has attended, the settings of them, the preparation, what went on and so forth. These examples emphasize points she is trying to make in various parts of the book.
This is a book well worth reading for anyone studying the Celtic path. It's disappointing to note this book is apparently now out of print.
Rating: 3
Summary: Don't buy it for the rituals.
Comment: For a book called "Ritual" the least compelling part of the book were the rituals. While I thought the book was overlong and perhaps a bit too poetic for my taste, what I liked about it was that it made me think about the rituals I was putting together. I was disappointed that Orr's rituals were not very interesting but she did give me a lot to think about, especially in the beginning chapters. I would suggest reading the first few chapters and then stopping before the rituals (which tends to be the opposite thing to do for most magic books!). Not a must-buy but is worth a read.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Refreshing and Personal Look at Ritual and Druidry
Comment: Emma's works are like a conversation with a good friend, and "Ritual" is no exception. While it is by no means a textbook or in-depth look at Druidry itself, it examines the personal benefits of simple ritual practice - of taking a break in your ordinary life - but with a strong yet underlying druidic theme. I have found it to be a welcome break from the many books that focus mainly on druid lore. This is a simple book that draws us closer to an every-day druid practice that is not in the least intimidating or bogged down with too much information or history... there are plenty of other books for info and history. The focus here is clearly on very simple and personal rituals, encouraging creativity, a sense of peace, and communion with the world around us. Extremely helpful and encouraging - one of my favorites.
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Title: In the Grove of the Druids : The Druid Teachings of Ross Nichols by Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 184293032X Publisher: Watkins/Duncan Baird Publishers Pub. Date: 09 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Druid Way (Earth Quest) by Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 1852303654 Publisher: Element Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Elements of the Druid Tradition by Philip Carr-Gomm ISBN: 185230202X Publisher: Element Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1991 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Druids: Celtic Priests of Nature by Jean Markale ISBN: 0892817038 Publisher: Inner Traditions International Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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