Synopses & Reviews
The stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, enchanted weapons and fantastic beasts from all six Celtic cultures -- Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, and Breton -- are retold from ancient times in a major new collection for a modern readership.
Synopsis
The stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, enchanted weapons and fantastic beasts from all six Celtic cultures -- Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, and Breton -- are retold from ancient times in a major new collection for a modern readership.
The sweeping mythology of the Celts, one of the oldest and most vibrant in the world, springs from an oral tradition dating back to the dawn of European civilization. Noted Celtic scholar Peter Berresford Ellis brings to bear not only his extensive knowledge of the primary sources and original scholarship, but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an enthralling and original collection.
With an accent on the Celtic preoccupation with the supernatural and sense of mischievous fun, Ellis retells some of the best known stories, including those from the Arthurian saga and the romance of Tristan and Iseult. He also uncovers less familiar stories from the Cornish cycle of the pagan kings, the Welsh Mabinogi, the Breton hero-quests, and the earliest known reference to the Loch Ness Monster. With tales to rank with those from the Indian Vedas, the Norse sagas, and the Greek epics, The Chronicles of the Celts will excite, enthrall, and educate contemporary readers.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 525-530) and index.