Mysteries of the Word
I love written language. There is so much beauty in power in a well crafted phrase, so many layers of meaning in a carefully chosen word. I’ve been known to read dictionaries, and I collect thesauri. My most treasured is a 1920s edition of Roget’s Thesaurus.
Another important resource for interesting words is Brewer’s Phrase & Fable: “Giving the Derivation, Source, or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, and Words That Have a Tale to Tell”. I have several editions of this book, but you can also search its contents online:
One of the most interesting things I discovered while researching Celtic words and names for my books were online Gaelic language dictionaries and lexicons. Here are a couple of my favorites:
Fables, Fairy Tales & Fantasy Art
Some of my favorites:
- Cornish Folklore—Myths & Legends of Cornwall
- Mysterious Britain & Ireland
- Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore & Drama
- Earth Art International ~ The amazing work of artist Sue Coccia
- Randal Spangler
- Art of the Empath ~ The incredible work of artist Michele-lee Phelan
Mysticism & Magic
Gem stones, plants & herbs play an important role in ancient cultures, especially with regard to their healing properties and mystical powers. Some interesting resources on these subjects are:
Botanical.com ~ Maude Grieve’s A Modern Botanical – first published in 1931, this work continues to be an important resource and guide.