num_pages: 496
description: This new work offers an exhaustive survey of one of the world's most fertile and exciting mythological traditions. It covers the persons, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, in all its ancient and modern traditions, in 4000 entries ranging from brief definitions toextended essays on major tale cycles. An introductory essay explains who the Celts were, explores the history of the Celtic revival, and examines the meaning and role of mythology and tradition. An invaluable pronunciation guide for the major Celtic languages, a topic index of entries, thoroughcross-references within Celtic mythology and to other mythologies, such as Classical and Norse, enables the reader to see the relationship between Celtic mythology, later Irish literature, and other literary and mythological traditions.The Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is the first place to turn for an authoritative guide to this colorful world of tragedy, revenge, honor, and heroism of Celtic myth.
language: English
title: Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
titlecomplete: Dictionary of Celtic Mythology (Oxford Quick Reference)
genres: Ireland, Religion, Reference, Dictionaries, Roman, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Mythology, Folklore, History
ratings_count: 281
publisher: Oxford University Press