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Available
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Collection
Publication
Thorsons (1992), 208 pages
Description
This exhilarating exploration provides authentic textual background to a complex mythology. In addition, there are guided visualizations for each of the 9 Ladies in Arthurian legend which will open pathways to readers on their own personal quest.
User reviews
LibraryThing member threadnsong
Oh my. I so wanted to like this book. I have loved the writings of John and Caitlin Matthews and their insights on so many levels of the Arthurian mythos.
But this book doesn't cut it. They explore nine women who are associated with Arthur, many forgotten by history and Arthurian writers, which is a
But this book doesn't cut it. They explore nine women who are associated with Arthur, many forgotten by history and Arthurian writers, which is a
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great premise. As they write each chapter, they get so bogged down in speculation and pulling in aspects of Celtic mythmaking that it just stopped being informative and interesting and became a morass of too much stuff. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
208 p.; 5.38 inches
ISBN
1855380455 / 9781855380455
Local notes
MFT
Other editions
Ladies of the Lake by Caitlin Matthews (Paperback)
Ladies of the Lake by Caitlin Matthews (Paperback)
Ladies of the lake by Caitlín Matthews (Paper Book)
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