Celtic: Myths And Legends Series
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: facsimile ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the mist-shrouded hills of ancient Ireland to the warrior halls of early Britain, Celtic: Myths and Legends transports readers into the rich and turbulent world of the Celtic peoples — a civilisation of fierce warriors, visionary druids, and gods who walked among mortals. T. W. Rolleston chronicles the great cycles of Celtic mythology with authority and elegance, presenting the legendary tales of figures such as Cú Chulainn, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and the divine Tuatha Dé Danann, drawing on a wealth of ancient sources to illuminate a tradition that has shaped the literary and cultural imagination of the Western world. Illustrated with drawings and reproductions of famous paintings, the volume brings these ancient narratives to vivid, visual life. Rolleston's prose strikes a careful balance between scholarly rigour and storytelling vitality, making this an essential work for both the academic reader and the curious enthusiast. Part of the celebrated Myths and Legends Series, this volume argues compellingly for the enduring power of Celtic tradition as a cornerstone of European mythological heritage — one whose themes of heroism, the otherworld, love, and fate resonate as profoundly today as they did in the ancient world. Whether you are drawn to the doomed romance of Deirdre or the epic battles of the Ulster Cycle, this timeless compendium will leave you hungry to uncover what legends still lie buried in the Celtic mist.
Author: T. W. Rolleston
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Bracken Books
Genre: Myths & legends
Edition: facsimile ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the mist-shrouded hills of ancient Ireland to the warrior halls of early Britain, Celtic: Myths and Legends transports readers into the rich and turbulent world of the Celtic peoples — a civilisation of fierce warriors, visionary druids, and gods who walked among mortals. T. W. Rolleston chronicles the great cycles of Celtic mythology with authority and elegance, presenting the legendary tales of figures such as Cú Chulainn, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and the divine Tuatha Dé Danann, drawing on a wealth of ancient sources to illuminate a tradition that has shaped the literary and cultural imagination of the Western world. Illustrated with drawings and reproductions of famous paintings, the volume brings these ancient narratives to vivid, visual life. Rolleston's prose strikes a careful balance between scholarly rigour and storytelling vitality, making this an essential work for both the academic reader and the curious enthusiast. Part of the celebrated Myths and Legends Series, this volume argues compellingly for the enduring power of Celtic tradition as a cornerstone of European mythological heritage — one whose themes of heroism, the otherworld, love, and fate resonate as profoundly today as they did in the ancient world. Whether you are drawn to the doomed romance of Deirdre or the epic battles of the Ulster Cycle, this timeless compendium will leave you hungry to uncover what legends still lie buried in the Celtic mist.