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Publication
Cassell Illustrated (2001), Edition: New edition, 192 pages
Description
The Celts had a predominantly oral tradition with their stories descending from generation to generation until Christian communities adopted them, wrote them down and added their own perspective. Curran examines legends across Celtic Britain, Ireland and Brittany and provides samples of the stories themselves accompanied by many colourful illustrations. The stories include tales of giants, demons, fairies and witches amongst many others.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
192 p.; 7.5 inches
ISBN
0304358983 / 9780304358984
Local notes
A tapestry of creature tales from the Celtic imagination and perspective, including In the Hall of Yspaddaden Pancawr, about a flesh-eating Welsh cyclops; The Laird of Gesto, a Scottish legend of fairy-folk; and The Sea Bride, from Ireland.