Celtic myth & legend

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Here, in clear, compact, readable form are stories of all the chief characters of Celtic myth. This book covers the entire spectrum of Celtic folklore and reveals the pagan roots beneath the medieval Christianity.

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Description

Delve into the myths and legends of Celtic folklore in this classic text, written by Arthurian expert Charles Squire.

From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn.

Tales include:
Finn and the Fenians
The Mythological “Coming of Arthur”
The Rise of the Sun-God
The War with the Giants
The Gaelic Argonauts

Drawing on the early writings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Celtic culture and how its beliefs and traditions have survived in modern day Britain.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.

Additional information

Weight 0.383 kg
Dimensions 23.4 × 15.3 × 2.4 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

304

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

398.2089916 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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