The Celtic Myths
A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends
$35.82
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2015
Summary
The Celtic Myths is accessible for readers new to Celtic mythology, but satisfyingly detailed in its analysis of contexts, cultures and archaeology for those well versed in the stories.
Written down in medieval Wales and Ireland, the legends derive from oral poetry composed many centuries earlier. The Celts who shared these myths left behind treasures and monuments that predate the written texts but are closely connected with them. Miranda Aldhouse-Green skilfully weaves toge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500252093 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500252092 |
| Author: | Miranda Aldhouse-Green, Miranda J. Green |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 484g |
| Dimensions: | 110mm x 183mm x 273mm |
| Series: | Myths |
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Critics Review
“This small but mighty volume is a thorough guide to Celtic mythology.”
‘A magical miscellany of myths’ - The Times
‘A very scholarly but eminently readable and accessible guide to the Celtic myths’ - Reference Reviews
Miranda Aldhouse-Green
Miranda Aldhouse-Green is Professor Emeritus at Cardiff University. She is the author of The Celtic Myths, Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend, Exploring the World of the Druids and, with Stephen Aldhouse-Green, The Quest for the Shaman.
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