Lora O'Brien

Lora is very honest about who she is and what she does (a refreshing change). The book in written in a conversational style, which I like, so you feel like you are sitting down and chatting with her around the hearth.

The book starts off with the basics - defining Wicca and witchcraft and also giving pronounciations for every Irish term with a glossary of meanings. Great to have from an Irish (even if she admits she's not the best) speaker.

The next section gives information on the various figures which feature in Irish mythology. Lora gives some great information here, but does point out it is only a start.

Lora then gives information about Irish tradition, then there is a section on historical witch trials and what is know of them and the characters involved.

Then she gives information how she personally connected with the land and its spirit and offers suggestions on how others might go about it.

All throughout, she specifies the need to connect the deities of your chosen path on their own turf and by learning about them from as many sources as possible. To this end, Lora provides an extensive bibliography and many varied resources.

This book is something all beginners who wish to follow Irish traditions should follow. Its a great book, well edited and logical in its format. There are some wonderful pencil drawings to illustrate each section as well.

I like it and will be keeping it, even if it is not the path I am following. I certain will be recommending it to those who wish to connect to Ireland and its spirit.… (altro)