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Re: Pagan Christianity?
Oct 04, 2009, 16:40
Hi Branwen, The Irish folk-lore treasurey compendium that i have is most likely this:

http://www.amazon.com/Treasury-Irish-Myth-Legend-Folklore/dp/051748904X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254666532&sr=8-1-spell

Mine has a different cover, but i purchased it over 20 years ago. It is delightfull reading. Somewhat, as you say, "Sanctified".
But it does offer a real nice glimpse into how the Irish peasentry looked back on there culture, and the etymology of all manner of spirits, sprites, pookas, Little People, Hill forts, and the like. Many encounters with ole' satan and how the wily irish would allways best him too!

As for Magus....As you said, magicians, magic, and Magi too.....I suppose an immaculate conception and birth populated by speaking animals around the manger{have you ever heard of that legend?} would not be complete without the MAGI.
Regards.
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