An idiosyncratic and ambitious volume, it certainly contains much useful material and many thought-provoking points which will stimulate research in this fascinating area. CAMBRIAN MEDIEVAL CELTIC STUDIES A major intervention in one of the most important recent debates in [the] field. TIME AND MIND Will be of great use to historical linguists and Celticists. [.] I predict that Celtic Curses will become a standard text on the subject for many disciplines. FOLKLORE The author has done an invaluable service to scholars of late Iron Age and Roman-period religion and ritual in providing an up-to-date presentation of evidence for inscribed spells and putting them into the context of cursing practices in the Graeco-Roman world. [A] superlative work. INNES REVIEW An eminently readable, cogently argued volume that makes a substantial contribution to our understanding.

SPECULUM Even the specialist reader of this wide-ranging survey of cursing practices among ancient and medieval Celtic peoples will encounter much that is new among the vast collection of inscriptions and charms. MEDIUM AEVUM A serious-minded and studious work that emphasizes archaeological and anthropological research. [.] Enthusiastically recommended for any research library with a focus on Celtic history. MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW.