Celtic Myths and Legends

Ancient Tales of Gods, Heroes and Otherworldly Folk

von Joseph Jacobs

304 Seiten, Hardcover

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This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Celtic folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges. From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn. Tales include:Tales include:• Connla and the Fairy Maiden • • King O'Toole and his Goose • The Fate of the Children of Lir • How Fin went to the Kingdom of the Big Men • How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery This collection it is presented in a luxurious hardback edition with gold gilded pages, ivory paper, and beautiful endpapers, making it an treasured companion for anyone interested in Celtic culture.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Alte Religionen und Mythen Keltische Religion und Mythologie
• ISBN: 9781398844384
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2024
• Größe: 230 x 186 mm
• Verlag: Arcturus Publishing