Sacred wells
Subtitle: a study in the history, meaning, and mythology of holy wells & waters
By: Gary R. Varner.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Algora Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780875867175; 9780875867182; 9780875867199
Subjects: Holy wells; Holy water
Description: "[Book title] discusses in depth the folklore, mythology, and archaeology of holy wells, springs, and rivers around the world ... and European tales of faeries, black hounds, and hauntings are explored as are the mysteries surrounding Native American cupholes and sacred springs near Mt. Shasta and neighboring countries, and miraculous cures ... Traditional beliefs are explained, along with rituals that are still practiced today at certain water sites. This study examines the universal appeal of these scenes of natural beauty and legendary mystique."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.