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.
Williams’s mythological expertise and captivating writing style make this volume essential reading for anyone seeking a greater appreciation of the myths that have shaped our artistic and literary canons and continue to inspire today.
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.
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.
The ruler of Ireland was inextricably linked to the fortunes and prosperity of the land itself . Thus the niggardliness of King Bres led to a blight of barrenness upon Ireland . The royal court of Tara was 18 CELTIC MYTHS.
In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celtic mythology.
Llewellyn Sion's “Barddas" edited by J. A. Williams ap Ithel for, 332 WELSH Romanch. The character of, 395, 396 WESTON, Miss JEssie L. Reference to her studies on the Arthurian Saga, 341 WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR. Reference to, in connexion ...
In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celtic mythology.
Kay (Kai, Cai, Cei, Sir Kay) Arthurian hero. The kindly and sometimes buffoonish Kay appears in a number of Arthurian stories as ARTHUR's companion, foster brother, and seneschal (steward). He may have originally been a Welsh god of war ...
Splendid compilation of tales ranges from Arthurian myth to less-familiar adventures, such as Finn and his Fenians, plus many other heroic figures from the Gaelic pantheon.
Celtic children were most often raised by foster parents , usually maternal aunts and uncles , who trained the children in ... the Milesian - Celtic names are the ones we usually think of today as being inherently Scottish or Irish .