num_pages: 104
description: Noted French scholar and linguist discusses the gods of the continental Celts, the beginnings of mythology in Ireland, heroes, and the two main categories of Irish deities: mother-goddesses — local, rural spirits of fertility or of war — and chieftain-gods: national deities who are magicians, nurturers, craftsmen, and protectors of the people.
language: English
title: Celtic Gods and Heroes
titlecomplete: Celtic Gods and Heroes (Celtic, Irish)
genres: Spirituality, Research, Ireland, History, Paganism, Religion, Reference, Folklore, Nonfiction, Mythology
ratings_count: 407
publisher: Dover Publications