Glastonbury: myth & archaeology

by Philip A. Rahtz

Other authorsLorna Watts
Paper Book, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

942.3/83

Tags

British Occult Sites, British Isles, Glastonbury, Glastonbury Tor, Celtic Mythology, Celtic Studies

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

Stroud, Gloucestershire : Tempus, 2003.

Description

Glastonbury, with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury, and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day.

Subjects

Excavations (Archaeology) England Glastonbury
Glastonbury (England) Antiquities
Glastonbury (England) Folklore
Glastonbury (England) History

Language

English

Physical description

191 p.; 25 cm

ISBN

075242548X / 9780752425481

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