TY  - BOOK
AU  - Williams,Mark
TI  - The Celtic myths that shape the way we think
SN  - 050025236X
AV  - GR137 .W55 2021
U1  - 299/.16113 23/eng/20210927
PY  - 2021///
CY  - New York, New York
PB  - Thames & Hudson
KW  - Folklore
KW  - British Isles
KW  - Irish influences
KW  - Mythology, Celtic
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
ER  -