Celtic mythology: the nature and influen
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1995
π Red Wheel Weiser;Thorsons
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Celtic Mythology: The Nature and Influence of Celtic Myth from Druidism to Arthurian Legend
β Scribed by Ward Rutherford
- Publisher
- Weiser Books
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 160
- Edition
- Reprint
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
With a foreword by John Matthews. Originally published in 1987 by Aquarian Press.
This is a lively and absorbing account of the world of Celtic myth and the role it has played in the development of western culture. Included here are:
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The world of the Celts, including an historical overview from their emergence as an identifiable people around 1000 B.C. Also included is an exploration of their social structure.
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The contents of Celtic myths and the differences and similarities between their manifestation in Britain and Ireland.
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The topography of the supernatural world of Celtic myth, including discussion of Druidism, Shamanism, and the meaning of Celtic myths.
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The influence of Celtic myth in English literature from Arthurian legend to the Grail legends.
This highly literate, lively, and absorbing exploration of one of the jewels of European cultural heritage demonstrates how deeply Celtic mythology has become embedded in Western consciousness. It is for anyone interested in history, mythology, spirituality, and culture.
β¦ Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Pronouncing Glossary of Celtic Names
Foreword by John Matthews
PART I: THE WORLD OF THE CELTS
Chapter 1. The Influence of Celtic Myth
Chapter 2. The Celts
Chapter 3. The Bards
PART II: THE CONTENTS OF THE MYTHS
Chapter 4. The Surviving Versions and Their Sources
Chapter 5. The Matter of Ireland
Chapter 6. The Matter of Britain
PART III: THE TOPOGRAPHY OF A SUPERNATURAL WORLD
Chapter 7. Druidism
Chapter 8. Neighbours, Forefathers, and Cousins
Chapter 9. Shamanism and the Myths
Chapter 10. What the Myths Tell Us
Chapter 11. Heirs of an βAncient Wisdomβ?
PART IV: MYTHS AND THE LATER HISTORY OF THE CELTS
Chapter 12. The Arthurian Cycle
Chapter 13. The Royal Company
Chapter 14. Epilogue: Celtic Myth and Us
Select Bibliography
Index
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