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Sacred wells [electronic resource] : a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / Gary R. Varner.
ISBN:
9780875867199
9780875867175
9780875867182
Title:
Sacred wells [electronic resource] : a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / Gary R. Varner.
Author:
Varner, Gary R.
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Algora Pub., 2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xvii, 188 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
The sacred well in ancient history -- Spotlight on sacred wells -- Sacred wells- holy trees -- Wells and votive offerings -- Myths and legends -- Healing wells and springs -- Ancient and contemporary rituals observed at holy wells -- An historical perspective on holy wells -- Holy wells and divine apparitions -- Holy wells in today's world -- Place names and the danger of language -- What makes healing water heal? -- Gazetteer -- Resources.
Local Note:
eBooks on EBSCOhost
Format:
Electronic Resources
Electronic Access:
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Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
New York : Algora Pub., 2009.