"First published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Thames & Hudson Ltd."--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: The nature of Celtic mythology -- Shining brow: Taliesin, chief of poets -- The Celtic Arthur -- Merlin: from wildman to wizard -- Brutus: Britain's forgotten founder -- The tragic story of Branwen -- Cu Chulainn: the Hound of Ulster -- Finn: the roving warrior aristocrat -- Blodeuwedd: the woman made from flowers -- The Celtic love triangle: Deirdriu of the Sorrows -- Irish fairies: the people of the Side -- Conclusion: The legacy of Celtic myths.
Summary:
The events of Celtic mythology have been retold and reinterpreted for millennia, shapeshifting and reshaped by authors and artists who have given their own vivid characters a rich and powerful afterlife. Williams focuses on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, and explores the multiple meanings they have inspired in the ages since their inception. -- adapted from jacket
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