Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781780338927
Price: £10.99
ON SALE: 3rd October 2013
Genre: Humanities / Religion & Beliefs / Other Non-christian Religions / Ancient Religions & Mythologies / Celtic Religion & Mythology
Marytn Whittock provides an accessible overview while also assessing the current state of research regarding the origins and significance of the myths. Since all records of the myths first occur in the early medieval period, the focus is on the survival of pre-Christian mythology and the interactions of the early Christian writers with these myths.
A wide-ranging and enthralling introduction to Celtic mythology, from the Irish gods before gods, the Fomorians, to the children of Llyr, the sea deity; from the hunter-warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill, whose exploits are chronicled in the Fenian Cycle, to Cú Chulainn, the Hound of Ulster; and from the Welsh heroes of the Mabinogion to Arthur, King of Britain, though the mythical, Welsh version who predates the medieval legends.
Newsletter Signup
<p>Sign up to the Hachette Gifts newsletter to be the first to hear our latest news!</p> <p> </p> <p>The data controller is <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/landing-page/hachette/huk-company-information/">Hachette UK Limited</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Read about how we’ll protect and use your data in our <a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/landing-page/hachette/privacy-notice-holder-huk/">Privacy Notices</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send you.</p>
By clicking ‘Sign Up,’ I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Group’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use