TY - BOOK AU - Varner,Gary R. ED - NetLibrary, Inc. TI - Sacred wells: a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters SN - 9780875867199 (electronic bk.) AV - GR690 .V37 2009eb U1 - 201/.77 22 PY - 2009/// CY - New York PB - Algora Pub. KW - Holy wells KW - Holy water KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - 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 UR - http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=287675 ER -