The last of the Druids : the mystery of the Pictish symbol stones
Forbes, Iain W. G.2012
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Iain Forbes presents an exciting new theory that explains the previously impenetrable symbols on Pictish stones. Using a combination of astronomical software and delving into the cosmology of European mythological stories, Forbes demonstrates that scenes depicted on two prominent monuments are actually celestial calenders.
Main title:
The last of the Druids : the mystery of the Pictish symbol stones / Iain W.G. Forbes.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : Amberley, 2012.
Collation:
192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445602301 (pbk)144560230X (pbk)
Dewey class:
936.1'103
Local class:
936.1103
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
924630