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The Celtic myths that shape the way we think / Mark Williams.

By: Publication details: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2021.Description: 288 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 050025236X
  • 9780500252369
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 299/.16113 23/eng/20210927
LOC classification:
  • GR137 .W55 2021
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 -- Cú 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 Síde -- Conclusion: The legacy of Celtic myths.
Summary: "How do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre....Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories." --publisher's website.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks GR137 .W55 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001501930

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-280) and index.

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 -- Cú 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 Síde -- Conclusion: The legacy of Celtic myths.

"How do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre....Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories." --publisher's website.

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