Bibliograph

Celtic mythology, the nature and influence of Celtic myth from Druidism to Arthurian legend, Ward Rutherford ; with a foreword by John Matthews

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Celtic mythology, the nature and influence of Celtic myth from Druidism to Arthurian legend, Ward Rutherford ; with a foreword by John Matthews

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Celtic mythology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

892879358

Responsibility statement

Ward Rutherford ; with a foreword by John Matthews

Sub title

the nature and influence of Celtic myth from Druidism to Arthurian legend

Summary

In this lively account of the world of Celtic myth, the author shows how deeply the myths have become embedded in Western consciouness--from the Celtic vision of the Other World, with its dim forests and howling bare-fanged creatures, to the paradise of Tir nan'Og, the Land of Youth, where birds sing, and streams flow peacefully by in endless summer afternoons. Finally, the author traces the Celtic influence in the Arthurian cycle and assess its impact on the English literary tradition

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