Pagan Portals – The Irish Pagan Book of Rites
Rituals and Prayers for Daily Life and Festivals
by John Michael McLoughlin
The Irish Pagan Book of Rites contains all the essential rites in an easy-to-follow format, presented in both the English and the Irish (Gaeilge) languages for those wishing to make their offerings in the beautiful indigenous Irish tongue. Here you’ll find rites for regular use, blessings for water and the home, celebrations for the main Irish festivals, as well as in-depth explanations for the meaning, purpose, and lore behind each devotion.
REVIEW
5 out of 5
This was an interesting, well-written, and helpful book. Although I’m not Irish, I have always had some interest in Celtic paganism, and I was curious to see what this book would contain. I appreciated that each rite/prayer is presented in dual languages, so it’s still accessible if you only speak English. I found the explanation of the rites the most interesting, going into why/how they would each be used. Although I knew the basics of the festivals mentioned, I learned about some new rites that I wasn’t aware of, and that I plan on incorporating into my own celebration of those holidays. For further reading, there’s a list of resources at the very end, if you’d like to delve deeper. Absolutely have to recommend.
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