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Irish Paganism: Reconstructing Irish Polytheism
Irish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path, but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for people interested in practicing the religion using a Reconstructionist methodology or who would just like to know more about it. Explore the cosmology of the ancient Irish and learn how the old mythology and living culture show us the Gods and spirits of Ireland and how to connect to them. Ritual structure is explored, as well as daily practices and holidays, to create a path that brings the old beliefs forward into the modern world.
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First published October 30, 2015
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February 14, 2021
I loved this! One of my favourite people gave this to me but I haven’t let it sway my opinion - I promise. Despite having Irish heritage I’ve not explored much of its history, I stumbled upon Brian Friels translations last year and felt I should maybe explore it a bit further. This short book was great :) definitely recommend!
November 16, 2018
This book came highly recommended to me as a primer, and I think anyone interested in Irish polytheism and/or Gaelic polytheism should check this out.
March 11, 2017
This is a very good foundation book to give you a place to start your exploration of Irish Paganism. Daimler gives you many resources to get you on your journey to learning more about Irish Paganism.
She touches on important myths & stories of the Gods & Goddesses as well as descriptions of how one can follow Irish Paganism but not a specific how to do X. That is up to the practitioner to use the outline to build their practice.
If you are looking for a "how to do it" this is not that book. This is a " Here is what we do and where we draw our information from but not what YOU have to do." It was helpful to give the information of how to learn more and if you as a beginner want to learn more where you can go next.
I enjoyed all the scholarly information as well as personal insight.
While not long, i felt it was very clear and open about it only being a surface look to get one started on the path to know more.
Well researched & full of more readings to help grow your practice.
I really enjoyed it.
She touches on important myths & stories of the Gods & Goddesses as well as descriptions of how one can follow Irish Paganism but not a specific how to do X. That is up to the practitioner to use the outline to build their practice.
If you are looking for a "how to do it" this is not that book. This is a " Here is what we do and where we draw our information from but not what YOU have to do." It was helpful to give the information of how to learn more and if you as a beginner want to learn more where you can go next.
I enjoyed all the scholarly information as well as personal insight.
While not long, i felt it was very clear and open about it only being a surface look to get one started on the path to know more.
Well researched & full of more readings to help grow your practice.
I really enjoyed it.
May 24, 2016
Daimler deftly weaves examples of what is known in literature concerning Irish paganism with ways to create a vibrant, living practice in today's world. The book is well documented with excellent options for reading further. As with other Pagan Portals books, this is just an appetizer of an introduction to something one could easily write volumes about. There is enough for a jumping ground to determining what your own reconstruction of Irish Paganism looks like. I appreciated being given options, with the author's experiences added here and there. At no point did I feel I was being preached at; I felt treated as an equal in intellect. If you're trying to decide whether Irish Reconstructionism or its ilk is what you want, or how to approach a reconstructionist worldview, or you just want to learn about how other people practice their path, this is a lovely and easy way to wet your feet.
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August 15, 2021
This is a really good little introductory book to Irish Paganism. I've been reading up about modern expressions of Irish culture and religions online but it's quite difficult to get some good quality information. I appreciate the list of recommended reading at the back.
I also appreciate the acknowledgement of racism by certain practitioners and how it's not welcome.
Definitely recommend this book as a starting point.
I also appreciate the acknowledgement of racism by certain practitioners and how it's not welcome.
Definitely recommend this book as a starting point.
April 12, 2025
great beginner level information
December 3, 2024
I had heard so many good things about this book; many people suggested it as a beginner's resource and had several good aspects to point out about it. I picked it up on these recommendations and immediately set out to read it.
Now one thing I do have to make clear before jumping into this is that I understand that the book is meant to be a "Portal" into the world of Irish Polytheism. As such, I don't expect it to cover any given subject in any manner of complete and detailed depth. However, when I look for an educational book I look for books that present their information in a clear, concise manner- and which present more than just a passing glance at information. This book did end up being very disappointing to me in these aspects.
The largest issue I had with it has most to do with how it was written. While casual presentations and writing tones are often a bonus, I found that this book was actually a bit too casual in its approach to the information presented- for my tastes at least; it felt more like I was browsing someone's blog instead of perusing the pages of an educational book- and that simply isn't something that I, personally, enjoy in educational material. I like a balance of casual Humor and academic formality, and I don't feel like the author did that terribly well... This, however, is more a personal reading preference than an actual fault of the book.
I think that the legitimate faults (as opposed to a simple personal preference of mine) lay mostly within the organization and construction of the book, as well as the material itself.
For one, the author flights around the subject matter with no real flow. The would be speaking of one thing at one moment, then suddenly switch topics entirely before returning to the original topic. In most cases this sudden change of topic didn't seem to warrant a paragraph break- and indeed, sometimes the topic would change two or three times within a single paragraph. It felt disorganized and was confusing at best for me in many cases.
They also repeat themselves rather frequently. This repetition occurs in such a manner that I don't actually think was intentional- as opposed to how some use it as a method through which to drive home a point. It feels like a large number of the repeats happen because the author switches topics so hazardously that they forgot where they left off on their original point- leading to repetition which is both frequent and often unnecessary.
Both of these together especially made the book a bit hard for me to read. I think that it could do with another editing just to clear it up and make it more readable. If that were done, the book very well could shine and the last few problems that I have with it may even be cleared up due to better and more coherent organization of the material presented.
Speaking of the information presented... It was well sourced. This is a huge positive for me, as it is a rarity in Pagan books. I absolutely loved this aspect of the book and am very grateful for it. Unfortunately, while the information was well sourced it was also actually quite sparse in many areas.
For instance, at one point in the Cosmology Chapter they mention the Elements- stating that:
This occurs at the end of a paragraph where they are discussing the Energetic Cauldrons- a topic change necessitating a paragraph break at the very least in my opinion, but which is irrelevant to the current point. The issue I have, here, is that there is no further expansion on the topic of the Elements; she makes no effort to list the 9 commonly decided upon Elements or further elaborate on how they are viewed or what they meant / mean.
At some points, other information is briefly mentioned and then seemingly ignored in later points on the topic- such as in the case concerning her entry on Fliodhais.
Here, the author mentions very briefly the Sexual nature of her, saying:
Despite thinking that it is obviously important to bring up her lorically confirmed sexual nature, it isn't seen as important enough to be included in the ways in which the Modern Polytheist can honor her. Instead, this sexual aspect of Fliodhais is outright ignored at the end of the paragraph when the author says:
And while the list of Irish Deities is certainly complex, some Deities are outright left out of the equation entirely. An example of this is the inclusion of a section on Dian Cecht, but the failure to further provide sections on his son Miach and daughter Airmedh; only Miach gets a (very brief) mention in a few other areas, but (that I recall) Airmedh was not mentioned.
This specific instance of Airmedh and Miach, however, may just be a personal nitpick of mine since I have a special love of Airmedh... But I do often find both her and Miach listed alongside their father on several of the recommended Irish Polytheist websites, so I find it odd that they were not included in this book.
There is also a brief mention of how Offerings were given in early Irish practice. Likewise, Offerings are suggested for each of the Deities which she lists. However, there is no further mention of it or much elaboration; no mention of the process, general offerings, why certain things were given in certain ways, and so on.
Other things, too, aren't even mentioned in passing; things such as the Virtues, Geis, Buada, and similar concepts are completely left out of the discussion altogether. I feel very strongly that they should have at least a brief place within the book- especially given that this book is supposed to be about reconstructing Irish faith and practice. Not just about worshipping its Gods; although given how most Pagans act like Worshipping Pagan Gods is all that's required, I feel like I'm not too surprised.
And while the Pronunciation Appendix was a very helpful addition, it was rather paltry. Obviously I don't expect a guide to pronouncing every word mentioned throughout the entire course of the book... But the pronunciation of names and concepts are especially of importance to me- doubly so if you are going to take the time to mention the proper Irish terms for certain concepts and include the Appendix to begin with. However, I found that many of the Irish terms and names mentioned throughout the material did not actually appear within the Appendix, where I would have expected them to be included.
This should not be taken as disliking the book, though. I found the inclusion of the sourcing, footnotes, and bibliography especially to not only meet, but exceed my expectations- making this book a rare gem indeed. The information, too, did bring new information to light that I had not encountered, either- even if those instances were rare.
Ultimately, however, I have to disagree with some of the claims by others that it has "just the right amount" of information for a beginner. Oddly enough, I don't actually feel like it had enough information- and what information was there was, I found lacking substance or significance. Overall it gave very little in the way of a solid, grounded overview of Irish faith and practice (or at least as much as we know about it), and even on an inspirational level there was little information to help someone build one; it answered very few questions that I had, and gave me very few ideas for areas to look further into- serving more as a source of frustration as opposed to a genuine portal.
Now one thing I do have to make clear before jumping into this is that I understand that the book is meant to be a "Portal" into the world of Irish Polytheism. As such, I don't expect it to cover any given subject in any manner of complete and detailed depth. However, when I look for an educational book I look for books that present their information in a clear, concise manner- and which present more than just a passing glance at information. This book did end up being very disappointing to me in these aspects.
The largest issue I had with it has most to do with how it was written. While casual presentations and writing tones are often a bonus, I found that this book was actually a bit too casual in its approach to the information presented- for my tastes at least; it felt more like I was browsing someone's blog instead of perusing the pages of an educational book- and that simply isn't something that I, personally, enjoy in educational material. I like a balance of casual Humor and academic formality, and I don't feel like the author did that terribly well... This, however, is more a personal reading preference than an actual fault of the book.
I think that the legitimate faults (as opposed to a simple personal preference of mine) lay mostly within the organization and construction of the book, as well as the material itself.
For one, the author flights around the subject matter with no real flow. The would be speaking of one thing at one moment, then suddenly switch topics entirely before returning to the original topic. In most cases this sudden change of topic didn't seem to warrant a paragraph break- and indeed, sometimes the topic would change two or three times within a single paragraph. It felt disorganized and was confusing at best for me in many cases.
They also repeat themselves rather frequently. This repetition occurs in such a manner that I don't actually think was intentional- as opposed to how some use it as a method through which to drive home a point. It feels like a large number of the repeats happen because the author switches topics so hazardously that they forgot where they left off on their original point- leading to repetition which is both frequent and often unnecessary.
Both of these together especially made the book a bit hard for me to read. I think that it could do with another editing just to clear it up and make it more readable. If that were done, the book very well could shine and the last few problems that I have with it may even be cleared up due to better and more coherent organization of the material presented.
Speaking of the information presented... It was well sourced. This is a huge positive for me, as it is a rarity in Pagan books. I absolutely loved this aspect of the book and am very grateful for it. Unfortunately, while the information was well sourced it was also actually quite sparse in many areas.
For instance, at one point in the Cosmology Chapter they mention the Elements- stating that:
There is a concept of the Dúile, the Elements, which vary in number in the source material, but are often perceived as nine by Reconstructionists.
This occurs at the end of a paragraph where they are discussing the Energetic Cauldrons- a topic change necessitating a paragraph break at the very least in my opinion, but which is irrelevant to the current point. The issue I have, here, is that there is no further expansion on the topic of the Elements; she makes no effort to list the 9 commonly decided upon Elements or further elaborate on how they are viewed or what they meant / mean.
ETA As of 4/25/2016: I have been searching for quite a while (since reading this passage in the author's book) trying to find this mysterious list of 9 Elements. The only sources I have found for them often equate or compare them to the Western "Chakra" system (a poor bastardization of the Vedic Chakras), which bothers me for multiple reasons; this makes me ultimately disinclined to utilize their information or even trust their words. I have (as stubborn as I am) even resorted to asking some of the Irish Polytheists that I know whether or not they have any sources for the Elements so that I could learn more. Unfortunately none of them have been able to produce any- which is in no way a fault of theirs, but it is to say that the search has been very frustrating at the very least. It would be very wonderful see the Author expand on this point if any future editions of this book are released.
ETA As of 4/26/2016, a friend of mine is in a Facebook group with the author of this book and asked for clarification for me as to the Author's source for this mysterious 9 Element system... Sadly, the "source" given by the author was the very same one which I had opened, read, and disapproved of earlier due to its conflation of the Elements with the Westernized "Chakra" system... Needless to say, Mrs. / Ms. Daimler has officially lost a large amount of credibility with me over it.
At some points, other information is briefly mentioned and then seemingly ignored in later points on the topic- such as in the case concerning her entry on Fliodhais.
Here, the author mentions very briefly the Sexual nature of her, saying:
In this story as well we learn of Fliodhais' sexual prowess as she alone could satisfy her lover Fergus; without her it would take seven women to do the same (O hOgain, 2006).
Despite thinking that it is obviously important to bring up her lorically confirmed sexual nature, it isn't seen as important enough to be included in the ways in which the Modern Polytheist can honor her. Instead, this sexual aspect of Fliodhais is outright ignored at the end of the paragraph when the author says:
Modern Irish Polytheists may choose to honor Fliodhais as a deity of abundance; milk seems to be an appropriate offering to her.
And while the list of Irish Deities is certainly complex, some Deities are outright left out of the equation entirely. An example of this is the inclusion of a section on Dian Cecht, but the failure to further provide sections on his son Miach and daughter Airmedh; only Miach gets a (very brief) mention in a few other areas, but (that I recall) Airmedh was not mentioned.
This specific instance of Airmedh and Miach, however, may just be a personal nitpick of mine since I have a special love of Airmedh... But I do often find both her and Miach listed alongside their father on several of the recommended Irish Polytheist websites, so I find it odd that they were not included in this book.
There is also a brief mention of how Offerings were given in early Irish practice. Likewise, Offerings are suggested for each of the Deities which she lists. However, there is no further mention of it or much elaboration; no mention of the process, general offerings, why certain things were given in certain ways, and so on.
Other things, too, aren't even mentioned in passing; things such as the Virtues, Geis, Buada, and similar concepts are completely left out of the discussion altogether. I feel very strongly that they should have at least a brief place within the book- especially given that this book is supposed to be about reconstructing Irish faith and practice. Not just about worshipping its Gods; although given how most Pagans act like Worshipping Pagan Gods is all that's required, I feel like I'm not too surprised.
And while the Pronunciation Appendix was a very helpful addition, it was rather paltry. Obviously I don't expect a guide to pronouncing every word mentioned throughout the entire course of the book... But the pronunciation of names and concepts are especially of importance to me- doubly so if you are going to take the time to mention the proper Irish terms for certain concepts and include the Appendix to begin with. However, I found that many of the Irish terms and names mentioned throughout the material did not actually appear within the Appendix, where I would have expected them to be included.
This should not be taken as disliking the book, though. I found the inclusion of the sourcing, footnotes, and bibliography especially to not only meet, but exceed my expectations- making this book a rare gem indeed. The information, too, did bring new information to light that I had not encountered, either- even if those instances were rare.
Ultimately, however, I have to disagree with some of the claims by others that it has "just the right amount" of information for a beginner. Oddly enough, I don't actually feel like it had enough information- and what information was there was, I found lacking substance or significance. Overall it gave very little in the way of a solid, grounded overview of Irish faith and practice (or at least as much as we know about it), and even on an inspirational level there was little information to help someone build one; it answered very few questions that I had, and gave me very few ideas for areas to look further into- serving more as a source of frustration as opposed to a genuine portal.
September 17, 2017
A good, quick read for those starting their journey in Irish (or Gaelic) Polytheism with a Reconstructionist lens. It includes holidays, popular deities, discussions on magic and sexuality, and much more. It's fairly small, just 77 pages but it's clear this is a Reconstructionist; she's done her research. In fact, her bibliography is a valuable resource, I would recommend reading this book and then moving onto what she uses as her sources.
A solid, well-researched book that's great for beginners!
A solid, well-researched book that's great for beginners!
August 17, 2020
I’ve always enjoyed mythology, but recently I have become interested in learning more about Irish/Celtic mythology and polytheism and I found this book to be a great jumping off point. It comes from a reconstructionism view, so there’s a good bit of info of various beliefs and practices in Irish Paganism. It also covers some of the myths of deities and how/why certain holidays are/were celebrated. It’s not a deep dive by any means, but more of a 101 crash course. For anyone interested in learning more about Irish Paganism, I think this would probably be a decent start.
February 7, 2017
I visited Ireland in the summer of 2015, and that triggered an interest in Irish paganism. This book was a neat little introduction to the subject. I especially liked the evenhanded, objective look at the history of paganism, acknowledging that modern paganism is rather a recreation of how we think things might have gone than the actual real deal passed down through generations.
Excellent read for anyone interested in Irish paganism or the Celtic religion and gods.
Excellent read for anyone interested in Irish paganism or the Celtic religion and gods.
October 15, 2020
So clearly written, so concise and yet complete. This is an excellent explanatory book. An overview. Don't take it for more than it is. It is well researched, sourced for anyone who wants to dig deeper, and extremely well written. Accessible, not dull for a second, convincing, clear. Loved every bit of it even though it makes you want more. Never seen definitions of reconstructionism and cultural appropriation that were so good.
April 8, 2021
I'm new to modern paganism, trying to find my path as a skeptical atheist interested in it. I guess that'd make me an archetypist/atheopagan instead of regular reconstructive polytheist. (Think atheist Jews and/or Buddhists, formerly cultural Mormon) It's a lot to sort through, and a little alienating in community spaces, but at least the pluralism has made it much easier than if I were doing this in a theist space. And Daimler is helpful even without acknowledging that possibility, the fealty to historical accuracy and careful skepticism go a long ways. I'm also doing this with Asatru but in general I'm more Satanist than anything.
All that being said, I've been drawn to Celtic history/mythology for a long time. Especially Scottish, then more recently Welsh and Irish as well. Well all the Celtic diaspora. And have the tattoos and travel itinerary to show for it. Their languages are gorgeous. Based on this, I feel pulled by Ogma and The Morrigan, maybe a little Lugh, Nuada, and Mac Lir. I'd like more info on Crom though, in fact I'm becoming aware of how sugarcoaty Christians can be of theirs pagans can be of this. Daimler is very quick to acknowledge problematic history, but I feel like Crom can upgrade with it. I'm not as interested in fairy faith stuff, as it strikes me personally as superstition with no utility on my life. The myths and practices are what enchant me and connect me to my ancestors and nature the most.
All that being said, I've been drawn to Celtic history/mythology for a long time. Especially Scottish, then more recently Welsh and Irish as well. Well all the Celtic diaspora. And have the tattoos and travel itinerary to show for it. Their languages are gorgeous. Based on this, I feel pulled by Ogma and The Morrigan, maybe a little Lugh, Nuada, and Mac Lir. I'd like more info on Crom though, in fact I'm becoming aware of how sugarcoaty Christians can be of theirs pagans can be of this. Daimler is very quick to acknowledge problematic history, but I feel like Crom can upgrade with it. I'm not as interested in fairy faith stuff, as it strikes me personally as superstition with no utility on my life. The myths and practices are what enchant me and connect me to my ancestors and nature the most.
July 11, 2024
It is a good book of its kind, and I am a big fan of this author's work generally. The three star rating shouldn't be viewed as me damning this book with faint praise. It's a good workmanlike primer or introduction to these topics. I will say, though, that the line between woo woo superstition and spiritual practice seems a bit blurred - not that woo woo is unique to Irish paganism or any other spiritual practice. It's just that woo woo superstition doesn't cease to be woo woo superstition because it or something similar was practiced thousands of years ago.
April 3, 2018
This was my first Morgan Daimler book and it was really perfect. It's really short (less than 100 pages) but don't be fooled... If you're interested by Irish/Gaelic Paganism and looking for a place to start (or just interested for that matter), this is a great buy. A good reference book too.
This isn't a scholarly book, it's entirely pagan and focused on spirituality and esoterism, so if you don't buy the particular metaphysical experiences shared, then it might not be for you.
This isn't a scholarly book, it's entirely pagan and focused on spirituality and esoterism, so if you don't buy the particular metaphysical experiences shared, then it might not be for you.
December 29, 2022
Il s'agit d'un livre très concis sur le reconstructionisme irlandais. Il est également très accessible. Un très bon exercice serait de relever tout le vocabulaire en anglais dans cet ouvrage pour se constituer un petit répertoire spécialisé. Bien sûr, Irish Paganism ne se suffit pas à lui-même et trouvera dans des livres comme "CR FAQ" des compléments d'information indispensables.
C'est jusqu'ici le livre de M. Daimler qui m'a le moins parlé, tout simplement parce qu'il introduit à lui seul toute l'œuvre de l'auteure ! Autrement dit, il ne m'a pas appris grand-chose, si ce n'est poser de nouveau, dans des termes clairs, des définitions sur le reconstructionisme. Tout est fait pour que le néophyte s'y retrouve. Les informations sont bien classées et répondent aux questions principales qu'on peut se poser quand on découvre complètement cette spiritualité. On ne retrouve cependant pas de pratique, mais il faudra s'y habituer ! La quête du reconstructioniste ne se satisfait pas de rituels servis sur un plateau, elle se construit au fil des recherches et des expérimentations personnelles.
C'est jusqu'ici le livre de M. Daimler qui m'a le moins parlé, tout simplement parce qu'il introduit à lui seul toute l'œuvre de l'auteure ! Autrement dit, il ne m'a pas appris grand-chose, si ce n'est poser de nouveau, dans des termes clairs, des définitions sur le reconstructionisme. Tout est fait pour que le néophyte s'y retrouve. Les informations sont bien classées et répondent aux questions principales qu'on peut se poser quand on découvre complètement cette spiritualité. On ne retrouve cependant pas de pratique, mais il faudra s'y habituer ! La quête du reconstructioniste ne se satisfait pas de rituels servis sur un plateau, elle se construit au fil des recherches et des expérimentations personnelles.
October 22, 2024
I think this book does the best with what it can do. I'm aware of the page limit the Pagan Portals series puts on its books. Still, I can't help but wish this book was longer. By the end I felt like I had learned quite a bit, but I still had questions. That being said the bibliography is amazing for this and I'm very glad it was included. I'm glad to have this book and have read it upwards of 3 times just to review the information within.
July 20, 2019
I am not super familiar with Irish Paganism, so I was hoping for a more introductory level book for someone trying to learn about it. While there are solid descriptions of Gods and holidays, the book is more about defending reconstruction of Irish Paganism to other people that already practice. As such, a lot of this went over my head a bit. Solid info nonetheless.
July 16, 2020
Irish Paganism
If you want to find out about Irish Paganism this is the book for you.
Morgan Daimler covers a number of subjects and explains them quite clearly.
Don't be put off by this being a short book, because it's packed full of information .
A fantastic read and one I highly recommend.
If you want to find out about Irish Paganism this is the book for you.
Morgan Daimler covers a number of subjects and explains them quite clearly.
Don't be put off by this being a short book, because it's packed full of information .
A fantastic read and one I highly recommend.
November 9, 2022
This was a good primer for Irish Polytheism/Reconstructionism. A great introduction on topics such as Irish deities, important holidays, hearth magic, rituals, prayers, ancestors, the Fair Folk.
I wasn’t particularly happy with the section on racism as it wasn’t as nuanced as I would have liked. I also felt a bit uncomfortable with how the author addressed cultural appropriation.
I wasn’t particularly happy with the section on racism as it wasn’t as nuanced as I would have liked. I also felt a bit uncomfortable with how the author addressed cultural appropriation.
March 31, 2018
Great Book Explaining Irish Polytheism
Loved that Daimler wrote the book for those familiar with Paganism and those absolutely new to it. She shares personal experiences but also supports what she shares with good references!
Loved that Daimler wrote the book for those familiar with Paganism and those absolutely new to it. She shares personal experiences but also supports what she shares with good references!
May 20, 2019
This is my 4th pagan portal read, after Gwyn ap Nudd, the Cailleach and Pan. I wasn't impressed with the latter two at all, but I liked the first; and I think 'Irish Paganism' is the best one yet. The author obviously did a lot of research and combines this with personal experience and insight.
June 22, 2020
Irish Reconstructionism explained
Very informative. Written in a conversational tone. Nice resource list included. A good place to begin exploring Irish Reconstructionism. Or for new pagans.
Very informative. Written in a conversational tone. Nice resource list included. A good place to begin exploring Irish Reconstructionism. Or for new pagans.
February 16, 2021
Excellent reconstructionist reference book for practitioners (or aspiring practitioners) of Irish Paganism! Short but chock full of super relevant and valuable information. A pretty easy read too. I can tell that I will be coming back to this one time and time again.
June 12, 2022
I appreciated this straightforward explanation of the reconstructionist perspective. This is not a “how to” book on practicing Irish paganism, but offers some context around beliefs and suggestions for how to begin a journey toward becoming a practicing pagan.
June 4, 2023
excellent primer
Amazing primer for those interested in Irish paganism and Irish pagan reconstruction. Brief and opens many doorways for the reader to further expand their knowledge and build their practice.
Amazing primer for those interested in Irish paganism and Irish pagan reconstruction. Brief and opens many doorways for the reader to further expand their knowledge and build their practice.
October 16, 2020
Well-written and well-investigated. An excellent introduction for a newbie like me.
December 9, 2021
Introduction to basic concepts in Irish paganism. Has a great definition of cultural appropriation I really like.
April 21, 2022
Pretty good book if you are just starting to learn about Irish paganism.
July 1, 2022
A good brief introduction to reconstructionist Celtic paganism.
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