Draíocht Ceoil: The Sound of Magic in Irish Traditions by Geraldine Moorkens Byrne

Book review by Heather Dewhurst

This book takes the reader on an extraordinary journey, lead by sound.  

Geraldine Moorkens Byrne shares family and personal experiences to illuminate her dialogue, bringing clarity and understanding.

Based on Irish tradition, the author describes how to utilise sound as magic, how words have woven magic into the mundane throughout our lives from lullabies to folktales.

There is also an explanation of Rosc Poetry, which is one of the oldest forms of Irish poetic speech, being found in battle chants, curses, prophecies throughout the Irish mythological cycle.

This book is an inspirational, thought provoking addition for all with an interest in developing their magic by working with sound.

Available from -

Moon Books | Collective Ink (collectiveinkbooks.com)

Amazon

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