Fiery shapes : celestial portents and astrology in Ireland and Wales 700-1700
Williams, M. AAuthor
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2010.
This study of the representation of astrology and celestial portents in the medieval and later literature of Ireland and Wales examines the mysterious figure of the druid who was allegedly able to read the future from rainclouds.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
This study of the representation of astrology and celestial portents in the medieval and later literature of Ireland and Wales examines the mysterious figure of the druid who was allegedly able to read the future from rainclouds.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed Sept. 9, 2010).
Irish literature
Irish literature
Welsh literature
Astrology, Celtic
Omens
Druids and druidism
Celtic Languages & Literatures
Languages & Literatures