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Sacred wells [electronic resource] : a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / Gary R. Varner.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : Algora Pub., 2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvii, 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780875867199 (electronic bk.)
  • 0875867197 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification:
  • 201/.77 22
LOC classification:
  • GR690 .V37 2009eb
Online resources:
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? -- Gazeteer -- Resources.
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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.

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