publication of
(Book of Secret Knowledge)
A Druidic Grammar of
Celtic Myth and Magic
A new translation of an ancient Gaelic text as transcribed from the Black Book of Loughcrew
by
Steven L. Akins
Of the 180 Druidic texts mentioned in the historic Yellow Book of Lecan as being destroyed by St. Patrick in his attempt to convert the Pagan inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity, the Lebor Feasa Runda alone survived as testimony of the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Celts in their original, uncompromised form. First transcribed by the Druid Mogh Ruith from a series of ogham staves long ago discovered in the tomb of Ollamh Fodhla, one of Ireland's greatest early kings, the Lebor Feasa Runda records the dispensation of a vast store of esoteric knowledge received by Ollamh Fodhla from a messenger of the Celtic gods known as the Tuatha De Danann.
Perhaps the most remarkable of all ancient Celtic texts, the Lebor Feasa Runda contains not only an account of the earliest history of Ireland and the relationship of its inhabitants to the Celtic gods, but it also comprises a full discourse on the Druidic religion, providing a complete account of the rites and ceremonies at the heart of this mysterious faith.
Since it was first recorded in the Black Book of Loughcrew, the Lebor Feasa Runda miraculously survived for centuries, travelling across Europe and passing through the hands of numerous individuals until it was ultimately acquired by the Ahnenerbe Forschungs-und Lehrgeminschaf, who commissioned its translation into German in the days leading up to the Second World War.
The original volume was found missing on May 10th, 1941, the date Rudolf Hess made his ill-fated flight to Great Britain, lending support to allegations that Hitler's deputy Fuhrer had taken the ancient manuscript with the intention of presenting it as a gift to the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, who Hess planned to meet for the purpose of secretly discussing peace negotiations between Germany and Britain.
In the years since its disappearance, the only known transcription of the Lebor Feasa Runda, the German translation prepared by Henry Thorenson for the Ahnenerbe, fell into obscurity until 2001when it was discovered by Akins, who was granted access to Thorenson's private records, enabling him to complete and publish the first English edition of this remarkable and historic work.
of this book include:
Of Tir nan'Og and the Aes Sidhe
The Voyage of Fiontann
The Journey of Parthalon
The Adventures of Niemheadh
The Odeyssey of the Firbolg
The Exodus of the Tuatha De Danann
The First Battle of Mag Tuiredh
The Reign of Bres
The Coming of Lugh
The Quest of the Sons of Tuireann
The Second Battle of Mag Tuiredh
The Conquest of the Gaedil
The Ways of Magic
Days and Times of Magical Operation
Druidic Astrology
The writing called Biobel Loth
Instruments for Working Magic
The Circle of Conjuration
Invocation of the Goddess
Gathering the Uil-ioc
Needfire
Incense
Making of Lamens or Talismans
Imbolc Ritual
Beltane Ritual
Lughnasadg Ritual
Samhain Ritual
Consecration of a Child
The Feth-Fiada
Love Spell
The Making of Effigies
To Avert the Evil Eye
