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     The following is a suggested reading list for learning about traditional Witchcraft. This reading list is merely a place to begin your studies. We always suggest that you find your local university and college library and see what other resource material is available. Try to find books which are from the late 1800's and early 1900's which focus on surveys of folklore and collecting regional folkloric information from rural areas.

     We realize that not everyone is necessarily interested in Irish or Welsh traditions, and so we have split some of the suggested books into specific sections organized by culture. Some of the books which are suggested may be difficult to obtain as they are out-of-print. However, we have included the ISBN for you to help facilitate you with locating the books. If you are unable to locate a book, check with your local library and ask if there is a way to obtain a book through inter-library loan.

     This suggested reading list is merely a starting list and is in no way meant to be exclusive. Over time, we will be adding new books to this list, however, we encourage you to read and locate suitable books and other resource material on your own.

This information was supplied by ShadowDrake

General Studies

Title: The Oxford Illustrated Pre-History of Europe Author: Cunliffe, Barry. ed Press: New York: Oxford Univ Press, 1994 ISBN: 0198143850

Title: Call of the Horned Piper Author: Jackson, Nigel Press: Berks, UK: Capall Bann Publishing, 1994 ISBN: 1898307091

Title: Masks of Misrule Author: Jackson, Nigel Press: Berks, UK: Capall Bann Publishing, 1996 ISBN: 1898307679

Title: A History of Pagan Europe Author: Jones, Prudence and Pennick, Nigel Press: London and New York: Routledge, 1995 ISBN: London and New York: Routledge, 1995

Irish Traditions

Title: Irish Bardic Poetry: Texts and Translations Author: Bergin, Osborn. David Greene and Fergus Kelly Press: Dublin: Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, 2003[1970] ISBN: 090128212X

Title: Irish Folkways Author: Evans, Estyn Press: London: Routledge, 1957 ISBN: 0710028881

Title: The Irish Spirit: Proverbs, Superstitions, and Fairy Tales Author: Flanagan, Lawrence Press: New York: Gramercy Books, 1998 ISBN: 0517201682

Title: Gold Under the Furze: Studies in Folk Tradition Presented to Caoimhín Danachair Author: Gailey, Alan and Ó hÓgáin, Daithí Press: Dublin: Glendale Press, 1982 ISBN: 0907606067

Title: The Festival of Lughnasa volume 1 Author: Macneill, Maire Press: Dublin: Comhairle Bhealoideas Eireann, 1982[1962] ISBN: 0906426103

Title: The Festival of Lughnasa volume 2 Author: Macneill, Maire Press: Dublin: Comhairle Bhealoideas Eireann, 1982[1962] ISBN: 0906426103

Title: Irish Trees: Myths, Legends, and Folklore Author: Neill, Mac Coitir Press: Cork: Collins Press, 2003 ISBN: 1903464463

Title: On the Manners and Customs of the Ancient Irish Author: O'Curry, Eugene Press: New York: Lemma Publishing Corporation, 1971[1873] ISBN: 0-876-96010-7

Title: Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales Author: Rees, Alwyn and Brinley Press: London: Thames & Hudson, 1989 ISBN: 0-500-27039-2

Title: Féil-sgríbhinn Eoin Mhic Néill Author: Ryan, John Press: Cork: Four Courts Press, 1995[1948] ISBN: 1851821805

Title: Celtic Gods and Heroes Author: Sjoestedt, Marie-Louise Press: New York: Dover Publications, 2000 ISBN: 0486414418

Scottish Traditions

Title: Power of Raven, Wisdom of Serpent Author: Jones, Noragh Press: Edinburgh, UK: Floris Books, 1994 ISBN: 0863151868

Title: The Silver Bough: Scottish Folklore and Folk Belief Author: McNeill, Marian F Press: Glasgow: Stuart Titles Ltd., 1957 ISBN: 0853351619

Title: The Silver Bough: Calendar of Scottish National Festivals - Candlemas to Harvest Home Author: McNeill, Marian F Press: Glasgow: Stuart Titles Ltd ISBN: 0853351627

Title: The Silver Bough:Calendar of Scottish National Festivals - Hallowe'en to Yule Author: McNeill, Marian F Press: Glasgow: Stuart Titles Ltd ISBN: 0853351619

Title: The Silver Bough: Local Festivals of Scotland Author: McNeill, Marian F Press: Glasgow: Stuart Titles Ltd., 1968 ISBN: 094847405X