Celtic myths
Subtitle: a guide to the ancient gods and legends
By: Miranda Aldhouse-Green
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780500252093
Subjects: Religion; Celts; Celtic Gods; Celtic Mythology
Description: "The perfect introduction for the modern reader to the world of Celtic myth and legend"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Celtic world : space, time, and evidence; title: Word of mouth : making myths; title: The myth-spinners; title: A plethora of Irish spirits; title: Enchanted Wales : a magical land; title: The champion's portion : mythical heroes; title: Enchanting animals and edgy beings; title: Dangerous liaisons : monstrous regiments of women; title: Land and water : a seethe of spirits; title: Heaven and Hell : paradise and the underworld; title: Paganism and Christianity : the transformation of myth.