The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends
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Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and
Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales
which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader.
The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.
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Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales
which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader.
The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.
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Product details
- Paperback | 640 pages
- 130 x 198 x 40mm | 440g
- 12 Apr 2022
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Robinson Publishing
- London, United Kingdom
- English
- 0
- 1841192481
- 9781841192482
- 2,051
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Review Text
Good bedtime stories for all the family. Hilary Boyd The Daily Express
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Good bedtime stories for all the family. -- Hilary Boyd * The Daily Express * Employs his skills as a storyteller, to ensure these tales remain fresh for another generation. -- Grania McFadden * Belfast Telegraph * This book brings to life the oldest legends of these isles, in a style that will entertain young and old. -- Robert Colbeck * Yorkshire Evening Post * This is an excellent introduction to the legends of all the Celtic traditions, treading a fine line between the accessible and the scholarly. -- Linda McKee * Irish News *
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About Peter Ellis
Peter Berresford Ellis is a foremost authority on the Celts and the author of many books in the field including, Celt and Greek (1997), Celt and Roman (1998) and The Ancient World of the Celts (1998). Under the pseudonym Peter Tremayne he is the author of the bestselling Sister Fidelma murder mysteries set in Ireland in the 7th Century.
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