Myths and legends ; the Celtic race . this very act of worship still in full force in Brittany,and shows the symbols and the sacerdotal organisationof Christianity actually pressed into the service of thisimmemorial paganism. According to Mr. Bell, theclergy take part in these performances with muchreluctance, but are compelled to do so by the force oflocal opinion. Holy wells, the water of which is sup-posed to cure diseases, are still very common in Ireland, * Small stones, crystals, and gems were, however, also celebrated Black Stone of Pergamos was the subject of an embassyfr
Myths and legends ; the Celtic race . this very act of worship still in full force in Brittany,and shows the symbols and the sacerdotal organisationof Christianity actually pressed into the service of thisimmemorial paganism. According to Mr. Bell, theclergy take part in these performances with muchreluctance, but are compelled to do so by the force oflocal opinion. Holy wells, the water of which is sup-posed to cure diseases, are still very common in Ireland, * Small stones, crystals, and gems were, however, also celebrated Black Stone of Pergamos was the subject of an embassyfrom Rome to that city in the time of the Second Punic War, theSibylline Books having predicted victory to its possessors. It wasbrought to Rome with great rejoicings in the year 205. It is statedto have been about the size of a mans fist, and was probably ameteorite. Compare the myth in Hesiod which relates how Kronosdevoured a stone in the belief that it was his offspring, Zeus. It wasthen possible to mistake a stone for a god.(A I I. oo c c do CJ O «ti o -ao < CUP^AND^RING MARKINGS and the cult of the waters of Lourdes may, in spite ofits adoption by the Church, be mentioned as a notablecase in point on the Continent. CupandRing Markings Another singular emblem, upon the meaning of whichno light has yet been thrown, occurs frequently in con-
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