Gods and Heroes of the Celts
Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher: Turtle Island Foundation, Netzahaulcoyotl Historical
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 158
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher: Turtle Island Foundation, Netzahaulcoyotl Historical
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 158
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Philip Freeman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017-02-01
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 0190460482
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Published: 2012-02-21
Total Pages: 65
ISBN-13: 1908759836
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology' is a collection of classic myths from all over the Celtic world: from Scotland to Ireland to the Isle of Man to Wales and all the way to Brittany. These stories tell of the pride of warriors, the magic of gods and wars between clans. They tell of savage beasts and deadly chariots, of love lost and found, and of friendship and loyalty. An historical introduction explains who the Celts were, describing their beliefs and customs, and a 'Finding out more' section provides you with the tools you need to discover even more about this increidble civilisation and their beliefs.
Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-05-10
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 0486115887
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes.
Author: Charles Squire
Publisher: Tiger Books
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 488
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Bob Curran
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Published: 2009-01-22
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 144295714X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is a celebration of that lore and legend. Its main purposes are to explore the old tales that have come down to us across the years and to see how they have shaped and honed our perceptions about Celtic life. In order to do this, I have followed a chronological structure that has already been laid out. The Mythological Tales section looks at some of the tales that have appeared in the Great Myth Cycles - those tales of heroes and gods. Because, as has already been noted, the Irish and Welsh Cycles are really the only ones that are in existence, many of the stories from them have been overly published in other volumes. This collection seeks out some of the lesser-known tales and presents them for the reader's interest and delight.
Author: Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780500279755
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains entries on Celtic myth, religion, and folklore in Britain and Europe between 500 BC and 400 AD.
Author: Fergus Fleming
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780760739297
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Enter the Celtic world of gods, goddesses, & the cosmos, where King Arthur pulled a sword from a stone. Here, with maps & historical overviews, are some of the most powerful & unforgettable Celtic stories ever told. A dramatic series that captures, culture by culture, the information that never makes it into the history books: strange stories, mystic rites, angry gods, vision quests.
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780486427928
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →These ready-to-color illustrations depict the major gods, goddesses, and heroes of Celtic lore. Fourteen full-page portraits appear alongside captions that briefly recount legends of love, war, passion, treachery, and revenge. Included are Cathbad the Druid, Cuchulainn, and Brigit, the beloved goddess who is still honored in Ireland today.
Author: Proinsias Mac Cana
Publisher: Reed Mitchel Beazley
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781851529308
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Describes the gods, myths, and epic legends of the Celts, discussing their sources, their relationship with Celtic history, and the influence of the Romans.