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Oxford University Press, USA (2004), Paperback, 490 pages
Description
This text contains full coverage of the persons, themes concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, in all ancient and modern traditions.
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Original publication date
1998
ISBN
0198609671 / 9780198609674
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Dictionary of Celtic mythology by James MacKillop (Paper Book)
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The full richness of Celtic mythology, with legends, sagas, & folklore, with traditions, places, & personalities, are concisely conveyed in James MacKillop's dictionary. The 4,000 entries include brief descriptions (such as short explanation of Arthen, the bear-&-river god of early Wales) as well as extended stories of bloody vengence (following actual or supposed treachery), romantic love, & frequent adultery, plus tales of mysterious monsters on lonely hillocks.
From Deirdre & Cùchulainn to leprechauns, Galahad, cauldrons, & archaeology to Druids, MacKillop provides an impressive amount of lore & research in a reliable, browsable, & enjoyable dictionary.
From Deirdre & Cùchulainn to leprechauns, Galahad, cauldrons, & archaeology to Druids, MacKillop provides an impressive amount of lore & research in a reliable, browsable, & enjoyable dictionary.
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LibraryThing member BenjaminHahn
This is an excellent resource book that I have been keeping handy when I am reading books like the Tain and other old celtic folk stories. There is even a number of pronunciation guides for the different old and new Gaelic dialects. This book covers people, places, major tales, themes, concepts,
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creatures, aristocracy, archaelogical sites, shrines, and language development. There is even articles on how some themes are related to neighboring cultures like Norse and Greek. Very helpful for tracking down strange references. Show Less
LibraryThing member ed.pendragon
The tag "Celtic" is one of those catch-all but often meaningless labels that are a lazy shorthand for anything mystical, fey or even implicitly racial. Too often it is used by those profoundly unaware of its scholarly origins in linguistics or cultural history, so it is refreshing to have this
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Dictionary written by a specialist displaying his undoubted expertise in linguistics, literature, archaeology, history, comparative religion and history. As with any reference book worth its salt one fascinating entry leads to another, displaying that essential corollary to academic authoritativeness, accessibility. The hardback is reassuringly solid, so it is disappointing that the paperback seems slight in comparison, but either edition should be on the shelves of anyone avowing even a passing interest in Celtic culture. Show Less
Physical description
490 p.; 7.56 inches
Pages
490