The Mammoth Book Of Celtic Myths And Legends
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The Mammoth Book Of Celtic Myths And Legends
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Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-09-01
The Mammoth Book Of Celtic Myths And Legends written by Peter Berresford Ellis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-01 with Social Science categories.
Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader. The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.
The Book Of Celtic Myths
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Author : Jennifer Emick
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-12-02
The Book Of Celtic Myths written by Jennifer Emick and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-02 with Fiction categories.
Hear the tales of Gods, monsters, magic, and more! Warriors, poets, scholars, and visionaries--from the depths of time the ancient Celts have fascinated us. Their rich heritage lives on today. But who were they? From the Druids and fairies to King Arthur and Celtic Christianity, there is much to be learned about these natives of the British and Irish islands. Their stories are fantastic and stirring, and through them, you'll gain a glimpse into what life was like during the Iron Age. These legends, first told through song as people gathered around the fire more than 2,000 years ago, are now here for you to explore. Experience the wonder and wisdom of these mysterious people with The Book of Celtic Myths.
Celtic Myths And Legends
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Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Release Date : 2003-01-27
Celtic Myths And Legends written by Peter Berresford Ellis and has been published by Running Press Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-27 with Fiction categories.
This is an enchantingly told collection of the stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, fabulous beasts, strange creatures, and such heroes as Cuchulain, Fingal, and King Arthur from the ancient Celtic world. Included are popular myths and legends from all six Celtic cultures of Western Europe—Irish, Scots, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. Here for the modern reader are the rediscovered tales of cattle raids, tribal invasions, druids, duels, and doomed love that have been incorporated into, and sometimes distorted by, European mythology and even Christian figures. For example, there is the story of Lugh of the Long Hand, one of the greatest gods in the Celtic pantheon, who was later transformed into the faerie craftsman Lugh-Chromain, and finally demoted to the lowly Leprechaun. Celtic Myths and Legends also retells the story of the classic tragic love story of Tristan and Iseult (probably of Cornish origin—there was a real King Mark and a real Tristan in Cornwall) and the original tale of King Arthur, a Welsh leader who fought against the invading Anglo-Saxons. In the hands of Peter Berresford Ellis, the myths sung by long-dead Celtic bards come alive to enchant the modern reader. "The casual reader will be best entertained by ... the legends themselves ...colored with plenty of swordplay, ... quests, shape-shiftings, and druidic sorcery."—Publishers Weekly
Celtic Mythology
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Author : Philip Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-02-01
Celtic Mythology written by Philip Freeman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-01 with Fiction categories.
Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist. In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celtic mythology. Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior Cú Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among them writers like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis-have been deeply moved and influenced by these amazing tales, for there is nothing in the world quite like them. In these stories a mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spirits exists alongside and sometimes crosses over into our own human world; fierce women warriors battle with kings and heroes, and even the rules of time and space can be suspended. Captured in vivid prose these shadowy figures-gods, goddesses, and heroes-come to life for the modern reader.
Myths And Legends Of The Celtic Race
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Author : T. W. Rolleston
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Myths And Legends Of The Celtic Race written by T. W. Rolleston and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Fiction categories.
First published in 1911-this is a replica of the 1917 second edition-this classic work is considered by many the best work on the spiritual and mythological history of the Celtic peoples. Rolleston, a seminal scholar in the literature, explores: [ the Celts in ancient history [ the religion of the Celts [ the Irish invasion myths [ the early Milesian kings [ tales of the Ultonian cycle [ tales of the Ossianic cycle [ and much more. Anyone intrigued by the history and culture of Britain, Ireland, and Wales should consider this essential reading. Irish writer and editor THOMAS WILLIAM HAZEN ROLLESTON (1857-1920) published some 168 books, including *Poems and Ballads of Young Ireland* (1888), *Life of Lessing* (1889), and *The High Deeds of Finn Mac Cumhail* (1910).
Early Irish Myths And Sagas
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 1981-09-17
Early Irish Myths And Sagas written by and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-09-17 with Social Science categories.
First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.
Celtic Myths And Legends
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Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Celtic Myths And Legends written by Peter Berresford Ellis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Celts categories.
A collection of Celtic myths and legends from Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, and Breton sources.
Dictionary Of Celtic Myth And Legend
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Author : MIRANDA J. GREEN
language : en
Publisher:
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Dictionary Of Celtic Myth And Legend written by MIRANDA J. GREEN and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Celtic Mythology
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Author : Proinsias Mac Cana
language : en
Publisher: Reed Mitchel Beazley
Release Date : 1997
Celtic Mythology written by Proinsias Mac Cana and has been published by Reed Mitchel Beazley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Celts categories.
Describes the gods, myths, and epic legends of the Celts, discussing their sources, their relationship with Celtic history, and the influence of the Romans.
A Dictionary Of Celtic Mythology
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Author : James MacKillop
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Reference Collection
Release Date : 2017-01-14
A Dictionary Of Celtic Mythology written by James MacKillop and has been published by Oxford Reference Collection this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-14 with BODY, MIND & SPIRIT categories.
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient pagan origins, and moderntraditions.