Sacred wells
Varner, Gary R.
Sacred wells a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / [electronic resource] : Gary R. Varner. - 2nd ed. - New York : Algora Pub., 2009. - xvii, 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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? -- Gazeteer -- Resources.
Electronic reproduction.
Boulder, Colo. :
NetLibrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
9780875867199 (electronic bk.) 0875867197 (electronic bk.)
Holy wells.
Holy water.
Electronic books.
GR690 / .V37 2009eb
201/.77
Sacred wells a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / [electronic resource] : Gary R. Varner. - 2nd ed. - New York : Algora Pub., 2009. - xvii, 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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? -- Gazeteer -- Resources.
Electronic reproduction.
Boulder, Colo. :
NetLibrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
9780875867199 (electronic bk.) 0875867197 (electronic bk.)
Holy wells.
Holy water.
Electronic books.
GR690 / .V37 2009eb
201/.77
