Treasures Of Celtic Mythology

Enter The World Of Mythology!

Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the supernatural beings of the Tuatha de Danaan, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, and where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory-the treasure that is Celtic mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient times, never to be forgotten.

The motifs of Celtic legends are similar to that of many other mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; romance is dramatic, often tragic; battles are fought and champions are forged. The Celts were the victims of internecine battles and foreign conquests, yet their legacy survives with a long-standing oral tradition that, eventually, was written down. We can see the Celtic evolution from warring tribes to triumphant kingdoms to Christian converts through the thread of a treasure trove of myths and tales.

This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Celtic people and cultures and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure and sometimes sacrifice, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter:

        Some of the main gods of the Celtic pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles

        The beauty of the Tuatha de Danaan and their supernatural realm

        The wily ways in which Celtic myths survive foreign invasions and new religions

        One of the greatest heroes in all of Celtic mythology-Cuchulainn

        The contribution of the Welsh to the set of Celtic tales

        Early medieval romance and its tragically fated nature

        Fellowship between warriors and knights-before Tolkien!

        The evil of the Fomorian hordes, invaders and monsters

        The development of courtly tales and Arthurian legends-the inheritors of ancient Celtic mythology

        A glimpse into all of the myriad ways that Celtic culture and its mythology still yet influence our world today

Celtic mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they loved and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Celti...