Celtic Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Myths & Monsters

Juliette Wood

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Celtic Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Myths & Monsters

Celtic Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Myths & Monsters

Juliette Wood

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Companion volume to Celtic Ancient Origins, this beautiful edition features the myths of Ireland, and the Celtic peoples of Ancient Europe.

A gorgeous Collector's Edition. Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and witches, Celtic myths and fairy tales are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly told in classic stories, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture in a tribute to the heroism, romance and mystery of the Celtic people.

Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works of myth and history into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

About the Author

Dr Juliette Wood is an American folklore historian who has written extensively on mythology, magic, medieval and Celtic folklore, and medievalist revivals. She is a member and past president of the Folklore Society and has been a frequent presenter for television and radio. She has published on a wide range of subjects and is the author of several books, such as Eternal Chalice: The Enduring Legend of the Holy Grail (London: Bloomsbury, 2008) and Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore (London: Bloomsbury, 2018), and currently teaches at Cardiff University.

Critical Reviews

"You'll discover an enchanting world from the past that connects to the landscapes and traditions of today. [...] For anyone interested in the myths and legends of the Celts, this fine-looking book is a good starting point."--Concatenation

Publishing Information

Publisher: Flame Tree Collections
Pub date: 2025-04-29
Length: 416 pages

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