John and Caitlin Matthews facts for kids
John Matthews (born in 1948) and Caitlín Matthews (born in 1952) are English writers. They have written more than 150 books together. Their books have been translated into over thirty languages. They also create Tarot card sets and write screenplays and songs.
They started working together in London in the 1970s. In 1985, they published a book called The Western Way. This book helped people learn about European spiritual traditions. It included exercises to help readers explore their inner thoughts. A historian named Ronald Hutton said this book was very important.
They also edited The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom. They created the Storyworld book series, which started in 2009. More recently, they made The Steampunk Tarot: Gods of the Machine in 2012.
John and Caitlín studied with famous spiritual teachers. From 1988 to 1992, they led a group called the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Since 1989, they have run a center in Oxford. They are also part of a group that protects the history of the Fellowship of Isis.
They often teach workshops about Celtic mysteries and ancient spiritual practices. They also teach about the Goddess and King Arthur. In 2011, they were listed among the 100 most spiritually influential people worldwide. They live in Oxford, UK.
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John Matthews' Work
John Matthews (born in 1948) has spent almost fifty years studying British mysteries. This includes the famous Arthurian Legends and the Grail Myth. He has written over ninety books about myths and Arthurian stories.
Some of his books include The Grail: Quest for the Eternal (1981). He also wrote The Camelot Oracle (2012) with Will Worthington. John Matthews has written short stories, poetry, and several children's books. His children's book Pirates (2006) was on the New York Times best-seller list for twenty-two weeks. His book Arthur of Albion (2009) won several awards.
He has taught in many places across Europe and the United States. He has also advised on media projects, like the movie "King Arthur" (2004). He has appeared on the History Channel and Discovery Channel. These shows were about King Arthur and the Holy Grail. He even won a BAFTA award for his work on an educational DVD for the "King Arthur" movie.
John Matthews is also on the editorial board for the international journal Arthuriana. In 2009, he started a film company called Mythwood Films. They are working on a movie called "The Mermaids."
Caitlín Matthews' Work
Caitlín Matthews (born in 1952) was born in Portsmouth, England. Her parents were British and Irish. From a young age, she felt a strong connection to spiritual ideas. She joined the Fellowship of Isis in 1977. In 1988, she became a priestess. She continues to be a leader in the Archpriesthood Union.
After The Western Way was published, she wrote over sixty more books. Many of her books are about the divine feminine. She also writes about ancient Welsh and Irish stories. Her work uses both old academic sources and newer Celtic spiritual ideas.
Caitlín Matthews has led workshops in Britain and other countries. She has taught at places like the Temenos Academy in London. She has also taught at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and the University of Lisbon in Portugal.
Books by John and Caitlín Matthews
- The Western Way: A Practical Guide to the Western Mystery Tradition, 1985. A newer version was published as Walkers Between the Worlds in 2002.
- The Arthurian Tarot: A Hallowquest, 1990
- The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom: A Celtic Shaman's Sourcebook, 2000
- King Arthur's Raid on the Underworld: The Oldest Grail Quest, 2008
- The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures, 2009
- StoryWorld, 2009
- The Steampunk Tarot: Gods of the Machine, 2012
Books by John Matthews
- The Grail: Quest for the Eternal, 1981
- The Celtic Shaman, 1991
- Taliesin: Shamanism and the Bardic Mysteries in Britain and Ireland, 1991 (also known as Taliesin: The Last Celtic Shaman)
- King Arthur: From Dark Age Warrior to Mythic Hero, 2004
- The Grail Seeker's Companion, 2004 (with Marian Green)
- The Wildwood Tarot, 2011 (with Mark Ryan)
- The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus, 2012 (with Wil Kinghan)
- The Camelot Oracle, 2012 (with Will Worthington)
- The Mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack: From Victorian Legend to Steampunk Hero, 2016
Books by Caitlín Matthews
- Mabon and the Mysteries of Britain: An Exploration of the Mabinogion, 1987
- The Elements of the Goddess, 1989
- The Elements of Celtic Tradition, 1989
- Arthur and the Sovereignty of Britain: King and Goddess in the Mabinogion, 1990
- Sophia Goddess of Wisdom: the divine feminine from black goddess to world-soul, 1991
- Celtic Wisdom Sticks: An Ogham Oracle, 2001
- Sophia, The Bride of God, 2001
- Singing the Soul Back Home: Shamanic Wisdom for Every Day, 2002
- The Psychic Protection Handbook: Powerful Protection for Uncertain Times, 2005
- Celtic Visions: Seership, Omens and Dreams of the Otherworld, 2012
See also
In Spanish: John y Caitlín Matthews para niños
