The Externsteine

Cover of The Externsteine by Damien Pryor
Author: Damien Pryor
Year: 2014
Language: en
Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 9780958134170
Dimensions:
Height: 9.61 Inches
Length: 6.69 Inches
Weight: 0.48 Pounds
Width: 0.28 Inches
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The Externsteine by Damien Pryor, published by Threshold Publishing in September 2014, explores the significance of the Externsteine, a notable Celtic site in Europe. This 130-page book delves into the historical and spiritual importance of the site, examining its role as a sacred location for the primal European Celts dating back to around 2,500 BC. The narrative addresses various intriguing questions about the site, including its references in mystical texts and its impact on significant historical events.

Readers will find a detailed investigation into the Externsteine’s unique features, such as chambers designed for solstice and lunar observations, as well as carvings that depict mythological beings. The book also discusses the cultural relevance of pre-medieval Christian artwork found at the site and an ancient Celtic carving related to mystical initiation processes. With its focus on history, ancient mysteries, and comparative religion, this edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the intersection of spirituality and historical inquiry.


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Discover the astonishing purpose and influence of the greatest Celtic site in Europe in the only book written about this site in the English language! * Why the Externsteine was the most sacred site of the primal European Celts, from about 2,500 BC? * Why do mystical texts of the Icelandic Edda refer to this site? * How did the high priestess of the Teutonic tribes cause the most catastrophic military defeat the Romans ever suffered? * Why did Charlemagne attack it, in his war against the Teutonic tribes? Discover: * Strange chambers designed for the solstice and lunar node observation * Carvings of hidden faces and mythological beings * A sarcophagus used for the mystical 3-day sleep * The most culturally significant pre-medieval Christian artwork in all of Europe * An ancient Celtic carving about a mystical initiation process.

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Publisher: Threshold Publishing. Year: 2014.
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Language: en. Pages: 130.

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