The Celtic Myths - A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Hardcover)

From gods, heroes, and monsters to Druids, sorcerers, and talking animals, Celtic Myths explores every aspect of Irish and Welsh myths in this appealing and authoritative guide. Besides vividly retelling the tales, Miranda Aldhouse-Green brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical world she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. Starting with a discussion of how myths are transmitted and by whom, Aldhouse-Green continues with an account of Irish and Welsh myths, their key actors and motifs, and themes such as heroes, animals, women, environment, and the Otherworld. The book concludes with a look at the influence of monastic chroniclers on the tales, which they preserved and adapted. Boxed features, quotes from primary texts and contemporary sources, two-color illustrations, photographs, and drawings all come together to create a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in Celtic history or the history of myth as well as anyone who simply loves a good story.

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Miranda Aldhouse Green
Dimensions:	205 x 139 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	207
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-25209-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Celtic religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Pre-Christian European & Mediterranean religions > Ancient Celtic religion
LSN:	0-500-25209-2
Barcode:	9780500252093

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