celtic mythology

Guide to the myths and legends of the ancient world, divided into the three designations of Classical, Celtic, and Nordic, each featuring alphabetically arranged entries detailing characters, locations and sites of interest, significant events, stories, and symbols.

Presents a collection of myths about Fionn, Cu Chuliann, and other Celtic heros and briefly describes the civilization that created them.

Explores the history of Celtic culture, religion, art, and technology, discussing the mythology of the Celts as it survived in mainland Europe. Includes a sampling of Celtic myths from Ireland and Britain.

Recounts the myth of Vilemurk or the Pig's Ploughman, the murderous Hog Who Ate the Sun, who battles the hero Finn McCool in the ancient land of Eire.

The Celtic hero Finn McCool outwits the sorceress Drabne of Dole, acquiring the magical knowledge he needs to avenge the death of his father Cuhal.

Surveys the history and religion of the Celts and includes accounts of their myths and legends. Also includes a glossary, index, and genealogical tables.

An illustrated collection of Celtic mythology including "The Hound of Ulster," "Limpet Rock," and "Wee Johnny's Revenge.".

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes in Celtic mythology, and includes illustrations, a bibliography, an index, and cross-references.

Presents a republication of the 1905 collection of Gaelic and British myths and legends, and includes introductory essays that discuss the importance of Celtic mythology, the religion of the ancient Britons and Druidism, and related topics.