Full Description
Delve into the myths and legends of Celtic folklore in this classic text, written by Arthurian expert Charles Squire.
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:
• Finn and the Fenians
• The Mythological "Coming of Arthur''
• The Rise of the Sun-God
• The War with the Giants
• The Gaelic Argonauts
Drawing on the early writings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in Celtic culture and how its beliefs and traditions have survived in modern day Britain.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Myths and Legends brings together beautiful retellings of mythologies from different traditions, from Celtic to Native American.
Contents
CONTENTS I. The Interest and Importance of Celtic Mythology II. The Sources of our Knowledge of the Celtic Mythology III. Who were the "Ancient Britons" IV. The Religion of the Ancient Britons and Druidism THE GAELIC GODS AND THEIR STORIES V. The Gods of the Gaels VI. The Gods Arrive VII. The Rise of the Sun-God VIII. The Gaelic Argonauts IX. The War with the Giants X. The Conquest of the Gods by Mortals XI. The Gods in Exile XII. The Irish Iliad XIII. Some Gaelic Love-Stories XIV. Finn and the Fenians XV. The Decline and Fall of the Gods THE BRITISH GODS AND THEIR STORIES XVI. The Gods of the Britons XVII. The Adventures of the Gods of Hades XVIII. The Wooing of Branwen and the Beheading of Bran XIX. The War of Enchantments XX. The Victories of Light over Darkness XXI. The Mythological "Coming of Arthur'' XXII. The Treasures of Britain XXIII. The Gods as King Arthur's Knights XXIV. The Decline and Fall of the Gods SURVIVALS OF THE CELTIC PAGANISM XXV. Survivals of the Celtic Paganism into Modern Times
