Jean Markale shows that the roots of the ritual of courtly love re-created here go all the way back to the great mother goddess. In addition, the platonic nature attributed to these relationships is based on a misunderstanding of courtly love; underneath the refined poetry of the troubadours' verses flourished a system of sexual initiation that rivaled Indian Tantra.
Jean Markale shows that the roots of the ritual of courtly love re-created here go all the way back to the great mother goddess. In addition, the platonic nature attributed to these relationships is based on a misunderstanding of courtly love; underneath the refined poetry of the troubadours' verses flourished a system of sexual initiation that rivaled Indian Tantra.
Jean Markale (1928-2008), was a poet, philosopher, historian, and storyteller, who spent a lifetime researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He was a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne and author of more than 40 books, including The Druids, The Grail, The Great Goddess, The Celts, Merlin, Women of the Celts, The Epics of Celtic Ireland, and King of the Celts.
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Courtly Love The Path of Sexual Initiation Introduction The Game of Love and Knightly Prowess 1. The Laws of Love 2. Love in Question 3. Ambiguous Liturgies Notes Selected Bibliography Index
Courtly Love The Path of Sexual Initiation Introduction The Game of Love and Knightly Prowess 1. The Laws of Love 2. Love in Question 3. Ambiguous Liturgies Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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