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Red Tree, White Tree
The relationship between human and Faery lies at the very core of the Arthurian stories. In this radical re-evaluation of the Grail legends, Wendy Berg brings some meaningful light to the ancient mythology of the British Isles, centred around the marriage of King Arthur to the Faery Gwenevere. Drawing upon numerous Arthurian sources and other related texts, from the Book of Genesis to The Lord of the Rings, she explores the magical ritual underpinning of the legends and their connection to the ancient stellar deities of Britain. "When these stories are read with the additional level of understanding that they are for the most part a record of the lives and relationships of Faeries and humans working together about the Round Table, they immediately become not only a great deal more interesting, but also acquire a new and vivid relevance for the present day."
Wendy Berg has thirty years' experience of all aspects of the Western Mystery Tradition and is an authority on Egyptian, Celtic, Arthurian and Grail magical traditions. She blends a thorough knowledge and experience of the Qabala and formal ritual magic with Christian Mysticism and modern Paganism. She currently runs the Avalon Group, the magical fraternity founded by Gareth Knight.
"This is the most important and challenging book on Arthurian and Grail tradition for many a long year." – Gareth Knight
Wendy Berg has thirty years' experience of all aspects of the Western Mystery Tradition and is an authority on Egyptian, Celtic, Arthurian and Grail magical traditions. She blends a thorough knowledge and experience of the Qabala and formal ritual magic with Christian Mysticism and modern Paganism. She currently runs the Avalon Group, the magical fraternity founded by Gareth Knight.
"This is the most important and challenging book on Arthurian and Grail tradition for many a long year." – Gareth Knight
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200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2010
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July 22, 2015
Arthurian Legend contrasts with the World of the Fey
Wendy Berg does an excellent job giving a good case to show how good Faery and Human Relations were fostered in the past and in the present. By using the Arthurian Legends of the past, she weaves a beautiful tapestry of our relationship with the Fey. She also ties in much symbolism with Arthur, Galahad, and even Guinevere as a possible Faery. I give this book Five Stars!
Wendy Berg does an excellent job giving a good case to show how good Faery and Human Relations were fostered in the past and in the present. By using the Arthurian Legends of the past, she weaves a beautiful tapestry of our relationship with the Fey. She also ties in much symbolism with Arthur, Galahad, and even Guinevere as a possible Faery. I give this book Five Stars!
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