Table of Contents
Table of contents
Foreword by Philip Carr Gomm
Introduction
Chapter 1: The basics of Druidry
Study break one
Tales from the Mabinogion: Pwyll, Pen Annwn
Chapter 2: In, out and round about: your feet on the track
Study break two
Lessons from Pwyll’s story
Chapter 3: Earth, air, fire and water: the web of correspondence
Study break three
Tales from the Mabionogion: Pwyll and Rhiannon
Chapter 4: The cycle of the seasons
Study break four
Lessons from Rhiannon’s story
Chapter 5: Water and the moon: the edges of territory
Study break five
Tales from the Mabinogion: Branwen, the daughter of Llyr
Chapter 6: Co-habitees of the natural world: teachers and totems
Study break six
Lesson’s from Branwen’s story
Chapter 7: The Celts: core connections and associations
Study break seven
Tales from the Mabinogion: Manawyddan the son of Llyr
Chapter 8: Stars and stones our maps
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Lessons from Manawyddan’s story
Chapter 9: Taking centre stage: the bard
Study break nine
Tales from the Mabinogion: Gwydion and the coming of the swine
Chapter 10: Magic in the forest: the Ovate path
Study break ten
Lessons from Gwydion’s story
Chapter 11: Engaging with the community: the Druid
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Tales from the Mabinogion: Llew Llaw Gyffes
Chapter 12: Druids in the world
Study break twelve
Lessons from Llew’s story
Conclusions and blessings
Acknowledgements
Glossary and pronunciation guide
Bibiography