The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore Paperback / softback
by Patricia Monaghan
Paperback / softback
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This book helps you discover the rich world of Celtic mythology and folklore.
Celtic peoples were talented storytellers, and their stories provide a rich, panoramic view of Celtic culture.""The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore"" is a fascinating reference to the myths and folklore originating from the people of the Celtic lands - Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany and central France, Galicia, and the smaller islands where the Celts lived.
This accessible book offers a broad overview of the elements that make up Celtic mythology and folklore, including figures, deities, events, stories, and places.
Concise A-to-Z entries provide brief descriptions of the subjects, emphasizing the original sources of myths and traditions and including bibliographic references.It has approximately 1,000 entries covering: Heroic figures; Historical places; Mythic figures; Narrative and epic cycles; Sacred places and objects; Themes and religious concepts; Theories and controversies; and more.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:528 pages, bibliography
- Publisher:Facts On File Inc
- Publication Date:15/05/2008
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- ISBN:9780816075560
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Unavailable
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:528 pages, bibliography
- Publisher:Facts On File Inc
- Publication Date:15/05/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780816075560