The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
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Zusammenfassung
Serves as a 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 book offers an overview of the elements that make up Celtic mythology and folklore, including deities and events.
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The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore by Patricia Monaghan
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.
..a worthwhile purchase. - Booklist ""A work of high quality...Recommended."" - Choice
Patricia Monaghan, a member of the interdisciplinary faculty at DePaul University in Chicago, is the author of The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog: The Landscape of Celtic Myth and Spirit and of the forthcoming Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines. A winner of the Pushcart Prize, she is also a poet and essayist who serves as Senior Fellow at the Black Earth Institute in Wisconsin.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780816075560 |
| ISBN 10 | 0816075565 |
| Titel | The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore |
| Autor | Patricia Monaghan |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Facts On File Inc |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2008-05-30 |
| Seitenanzahl | 528 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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