Sacred wells a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters / Gary R. Varner.
| Author/creator | Varner, Gary R. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Algora Pub., |
| Description | xvii, 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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 and today's world -- Place names and the danger of language -- What makes healing water heal? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-182) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009011274 |
| ISBN | 9780875867175 (soft cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0875867170 (soft cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780875867182 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0875867189 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780875867199 (e-book) |
| ISBN | 0875867197 (e-book) |