Legends From The British Isles

Author : Richard W. Barber
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0851157483

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Myths and Legends of the British Isles by Richard W. Barber Pdf

THE BRITISH ISLES have a long tradition of tales of gods, heroes and marvels, hinting at a mythology once as relevant to the races which settled the islands as the Greek and Roman gods were to the classical world.The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets. The Norse gods which peopled the Anglo-Saxon past survive in Beowulf/I>; Cuchulainn, Taliesin and the magician Merlin take shape from Celtic mythology; and saints include Helena who brought a piece of the True Cross to Britain, and Joseph of Arimathea whose staff grew into the Glastonbury thorn. Tales of the British Arthur are followed by legends of later heroes, including Harold, Hereward and Godiva. These figures and many others were part of a familiar national mythology on which Shakespeare drew for Lear, Macbeth and Hamlet, creating the famous versions that are known today. Here the original stories are presented again. RICHARD BARBER's other books include King Arthur: Hero and Legend, Arthurian Legends: An Anthology, and The Knight and Chivalry; he is currently working on a study of the legend of the Holy Grail.Borders.com: England and the British Isles have a rich and still thriving tradition of myths and legends - and this wonderful volume collects together more than thirty of the best from a number of sources... an incredible insight into the fascinating yet complex history of the British Isles and its peoples... Those fascinated by mythology will want to add this wonderful book to their collections.

Author : Lucia Mattioli,Deborah Meyers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 352652050X

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Legends from the British Isles by Lucia Mattioli,Deborah Meyers Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Ashe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Legends
ISBN : OCLC:686746446

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Mythology of the British Isles by Geoffrey Ashe Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Ashe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X001811141

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Mythology of the British Isles by Geoffrey Ashe Pdf

"Geoffrey Ashe's lavishly illustrated Mythology of the British Isles retells the legendary history of Britain and uncovers a national mythology which is comparable to that of the Greeks in its richness and cohesiveness. Recounting stories and legends from the dark centuries of British prehistory to the ninth century AD - tales of giants and fairies, druids and saints, King Lear, King Arthur and Old King Cole - he shows how they all interrelate and take on fresh significance from historical and archaeological research"--Back cover.

Author : James Howard Wilks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : MINN:31951000168462S

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Trees of the British Isles in History & Legend by James Howard Wilks Pdf

Author : Eleanor Donaldson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Beddelgerlert
ISBN : 8853006196

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Legends from the British Isles by Eleanor Donaldson Pdf

"Why does an English girl make friends with a young unicorn? Can an old Scottish fisherman be more clever that a wizard? What can you find in the Welsh town of Beddgelert? Who discovers an Irish king's big secret? Read these four exciting legends and found out!" - back cover.

Author : Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Random House
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781409038450

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The Fabled Coast by Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood Pdf

Pirates and smugglers, ghost ships and sea-serpents, fishermen’s prayers and sailors’ rituals – the coastline of the British Isles plays host to an astonishingly rich variety of local legends, customs, and superstitions. In The Fabled Coast, renowned folklorists Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood gather together the most enthralling tales and traditions, tracing their origins and examining the facts behind the legends. Was there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? Along the way, they recount the stories that are an integral part of our coastal heritage, such as the tale of Drake’s Drum, said to be heard when England was in peril, and the mythical island of Hy Brazil, which for centuries appeared on sea charts and maps to the west of Ireland. The result is an endlessly fascinating, often surprising journey through our island history.

Author : Charles Squire
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547626930

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The Mythology of the British Islands by Charles Squire Pdf

"The Mythology of the British Islands" by Charles Squire. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Lucia Mattioli,Deborah Meyers
Publisher : Uitgeverij De Boeck Secundair onderwijs
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8853006188

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Legends from the British Isles by Lucia Mattioli,Deborah Meyers Pdf

LEGEND The Legend of the Unicorn tells the story of Rhiannon Carter, a pretty English girl, who lived in the days of King Arthur. One day she makes friends with a young unicorn in the forest, but greedy Sir Brangwyn finds out and ... The King of the Wizards is a legend from Scotland that tells about a young man who wants to become a great juggler, but he doesn’t know that his teacher is an evil wizard. Bedd Gelert is the touching Welsh legend about Prince Llewellyn’s loyal dog who must protect the prince’s son while he goes hunting. When he returns after the hunt, it is dark and he makes a terrible mistake. Dossiers: Haunted Castles in Scotland Man's Best Friend

Author : Charles Squire
Publisher : Pierides Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781445521503

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The Gods of the Britons - Myth and Legend from the British Isles (Folklore History Series) by Charles Squire Pdf

The descriptions and the stories of the British gods have hardly come down to us in so ample or so compact a form as those of the deities of the Gaels, as they are preserved in the Irish and Scottish manuscripts. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Charles River Editors
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979830460

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The Mysterious British Isles by Charles River Editors Pdf

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Great Britain is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation.. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Brooding castles hold tales of bloodshed and honor. Medieval churches have elaborate stained glass windows and gruesome carvings, reflecting a mixture of hope and darkness. Every hamlet and village has tales that go back centuries, and folk festivals with roots in pagan times. Not everything in Great Britain is as it appears, however. Some say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena. For centuries, people have told tales of ghosts stalking its historic buildings, strange creatures lurking in its primeval forests, and unexplained paths linking its ancient sites. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories the region has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves. Ireland also has a rich folklore. Everyone knows about the fairy folk and leprechauns and many have heard of the fearsome banshee, and there are also the usual ghost stories found in every old land. The stranger side of the Emerald Isle goes much deeper than that, however, with tales of phantom armies marching through the sky, sea monsters swimming in the waters around the island, and stories of strange powers and dark magic. Indeed, these tales are not consigned to the past; many unexplained occurrences continue to happen, even today. Here is a sampling of some of Ireland's odder aspects Ireland. Hopefully, it will inspire readers to learn more about Ireland's mysterious past and unusual present, and perhaps get readers to visit Ireland themselves. The Mysterious British Isles: A Collection of Mysteries, Legends, and Unexplained Phenomena across Britain and Ireland offers a sampling of the many strange stories and unexplained phenomena that make Britain and Ireland such intriguing places. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the weird legends and mysteries of the British Isles like never before.

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780857729347

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The Land of the Green Man by Carolyne Larrington Pdf

Beyond its housing estates and identikit high streets there is another Britain. This is the Britain of mist-drenched forests and unpredictable sea-frets: of wraith-like fog banks, druidic mistletoe and peculiar creatures that lurk, half-unseen, in the undergrowth, tantalising and teasing just at the periphery of human vision. How have the remarkably persistent folkloric traditions of the British Isles formed and been formed by the psyches of those who inhabit them? In this sparkling new history, Carolyne Larrington explores the diverse ways in which a myriad of fantastical beings has moulded the nation's cultural history. Fairies, elves and goblins here tread purposefully, sometimes malignly, over an eerie landscape that also conceals brownies, selkies, trows, knockers, boggarts, land-wights, Jack o'Lanterns, Barguests, the sinister Nuckleavee and Black Shuck: terrifying hell-hound of the Norfolk coast with eyes of burning coal. Ranging from Shetland to Jersey and from Ireland to East Anglia, while evoking the Wild Hunt, the ghostly bells of Lyonesse and the dread fenlands haunted by Grendel, this is a book that will captivate all those who long for the wild places: the mountains and chasms where giants lie in wait

Author : Squire Charles
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314086340

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The Mythology of the British Islands, an Introduction to Celtic Myth, Legend Poetry, and Romance by Squire Charles Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Geoffrey Ashe
Publisher : Politicos Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0413777324

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Mythology of the British Isles by Geoffrey Ashe Pdf

Recounting stories and legends from the dark centuries of British prehistory to the 9th century AD, Ashe shows how they interrelate and take on fresh significance from historical and archaeological research.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : High interest-low vocabulary books
ISBN : 8431690232

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Legends From The British Isles+cd by Anonim Pdf