The Celtic Mythology

Author : Mark Williams
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780500772553

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The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think by Mark Williams Pdf

A fresh and revealing look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact throughout history up to the present day. The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre. An elegantly written retelling, Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories. Beautiful illustrations of the artworks these myths have inspired over the centuries are presented in a color plates section and in black and white within the text. Ten chapters recount the myths and explore the lasting influence of legendary figures, including King Arthur, the Celtic figure who paradoxically became the archetypal English national hero; the Irish and Scottish hero Finn MacCool, who as “Fingal” caught the imagination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Felix Mendelssohn; and the Welsh mythical figure Blodeuwedd, magically created from flowers of the oak, who inspired W. B. Yeats. 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.

Author : Philip Freeman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780190460488

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Celtic Mythology by Philip Freeman Pdf

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.

Author : Patricia Monaghan
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781438110370

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The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore by Patricia Monaghan Pdf

Presents an illustrated A to Z reference containing over 1,000 entries providing information on Celtic myths, fables and legends from Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany, central France, and Galicia.

Author : Jennifer Emick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781507200889

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The Book of Celtic Myths by Jennifer Emick Pdf

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.

Author : Geddes & Grosset
Publisher : Geddes & Grosset, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-02
Category : Celts
ISBN : 1855342995

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Celtic Mythology by Geddes & Grosset Pdf

Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0786711078

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Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter Berresford Ellis Pdf

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

Author : Proinsias Mac Cana
Publisher : Reed Mitchel Beazley
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Celts
ISBN : 1851529306

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Celtic Mythology by Proinsias Mac Cana Pdf

Describes the gods, myths, and epic legends of the Celts, discussing their sources, their relationship with Celtic history, and the influence of the Romans.

Author : T. W. Rolleston
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547764205

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The Celtic Mythology by T. W. Rolleston Pdf

This eBook edition of "The Celtic Mythology" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This edition of Celtic Myths and Legends represents a selected collection of Irish tales, Welsh myths & Arthurian legends. There are numerous stories from the Celtic mythology but also there are facts about their history and religion, about where they came from, where they went and where they are now. Contents: 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 The Voyage of Maeldūn Myths and Tales of the Cymry

Author : Emily Lyle
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786832061

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Celtic Myth in the 21st Century by Emily Lyle Pdf

This wide-ranging book contains twelve chapters by scholars who explore aspects of the fascinating field of Celtic mythology – from myth and the medieval to comparative mythology, and the new cosmological approach. Examples of the innovative research represented here lead the reader into an exploration of the possible use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Celtic Ireland, to mental mapping in the interpretation of the Irish legend Táin Bó Cuailgne, and to the integration of established perspectives with broader findings now emerging at the Indo-European level and its potential to open up the whole field of mythology in a new way.

Author : Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green,Miranda J. Green
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Celts
ISBN : 0500279756

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Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend by Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green,Miranda J. Green Pdf

Contains entries on Celtic myth, religion, and folklore in Britain and Europe between 500 BC and 400 AD.

Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780333632

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The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter Berresford Ellis Pdf

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.

Author : David Bellingham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Civilization, Celtic
ISBN : 1856278050

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An Introduction to Celtic Mythology by David Bellingham Pdf

A collection of Celtic folk tales interwoven with factual information on Celtic art, religion, storytellers and archaeology.

Author : T. W. Rolleston
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4064066101824

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Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. Rolleston Pdf

Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race by T.W. Rolleston is about a variety of myths about a group of people now considered the Bretons, the Cornish, the Irish, the Manx, the Scots, and the Welsh. Excerpt: "CHAPTER I: THE CELTS IN ANCIENT HISTORY . . . 7 CHAPTER II: THE RELIGION OF THE CELTS . . . . 36 CHAPTER III: THE IRISH INVASION MYTHS . . . . . 75 CHAPTER IV: THE EARLY MILESIAN KINGS . . . . 120 CHAPTER V: TALES OF THE ULTONIAN CYCLE . . 148 CHAPTER VI: TALES OF THE OSSIANIC CYCLE . . . 215 CHAPTER VII: THE VOYAGE OF MAELDUN . . . . . 265 CHAPTER VIII: MYTHS AND TALES OF THE CYMRY 284."

Author : Charles Squire
Publisher : Tiger Books
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000055572337

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Mythology of the Celtic People by Charles Squire Pdf

Author : Charles Squire
Publisher : Career Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Celts
ISBN : 1564145344

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Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire Pdf

This sets the ancient tales of gods and heroes in the context of the burgeoning interest among spiritual seekers of all persuasions in the ancient celtic mythical and legendary traditions.