Celtic Mythology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of mythological scholarship, Celtic Mythology presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the ancient Celtic peoples. Proinsias Mac Cana chronicles the gods, heroes, and supernatural beings that populated the Celtic imagination, drawing on a vast range of textual and archaeological sources to reconstruct a world of extraordinary complexity. The work details the cosmological frameworks, ritual practices, and heroic cycles — including the legendary tales of Ireland and Wales — that defined Celtic religious thought across Britain and continental Europe. Written with academic rigour yet accessible prose, it argues that Celtic myth is not a fragmented curiosity but a coherent and deeply meaningful tradition that profoundly shaped European cultural heritage. A landmark reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Celtic civilisation and its enduring legacy.
Author: Proinsias Mac Cana
Format: Hardback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of mythological scholarship, Celtic Mythology presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the ancient Celtic peoples. Proinsias Mac Cana chronicles the gods, heroes, and supernatural beings that populated the Celtic imagination, drawing on a vast range of textual and archaeological sources to reconstruct a world of extraordinary complexity. The work details the cosmological frameworks, ritual practices, and heroic cycles — including the legendary tales of Ireland and Wales — that defined Celtic religious thought across Britain and continental Europe. Written with academic rigour yet accessible prose, it argues that Celtic myth is not a fragmented curiosity but a coherent and deeply meaningful tradition that profoundly shaped European cultural heritage. A landmark reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Celtic civilisation and its enduring legacy.