About the author
Claire Hamilton is the author of two books on Celtic myth and oral tradition published by Moon Books, Tales of the Celtic Bards (2008) and Maiden, Mother, Crone: Voices of the Goddess (2005). Tales of the Celtic Bards retells stories associated with the bardic tradition, framed as encoded knowledge of the natural world passed down through riddle, song and oral performance rather than written record. Maiden, Mother, Crone renders Celtic goddess tales in the first person, presenting twelve figures associated with the land and structuring them around the maiden-mother-crone cycle common in goddess-centered spirituality. Both books work primarily as retellings and reimaginings of traditional material rather than historical or academic studies, aimed at readers interested in Celtic mythology, goddess spirituality and storytelling as a way into older traditions.
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💬 What our editors say about Claire Hamilton's books
“Hamilton’s approach is bold, offering first-person narratives that demand active engagement rather than passive consumption. While it successfully reimagines Celtic goddesses with modern relevance, readers preferring dry academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Maiden, Mother, Crone: Voices of the Goddess
“Hamilton offers a compelling look at the bardic tradition, weaving together themes of prophecy, transformation, and nature lore. While the narrative effectively captures the mystical atmosphere and spiritual heart of these…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Tales of the Celtic Bards
