Algora Publishing
Titles appearing in Art Book News Annual — January 2006
Menhirs, dolmen, and circles of stone; the folklore and magic of sacred stone.
Varner, Gary R.
Algora Publishing, ©2004 215 p. $21.95 BL457
0-87586-349-3
Having written books on the folklore and myth of water, Varner turns here to a second ancient element. Focusing on stone in forms ranging from megaliths to hand fetishes, he delves into folklore, early religions, and the continuation of ancient traditions into contemporary society. He also summarizes the archaeological findings on various megalithic objects and sites. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
