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Lädt ... Lexikon der keltischen Mythologie.von John Matthews, Caitlín Matthews (Autor)
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Probably originating in Central Europe in c.1500 BC, the Celts' culture has exerted a powerful influence in the West ever since, not least from their boundless imagination of lore and legends. Transmitted orally for centuries, Celtic myths and legends began to be collected and written down in the Middle Ages. These tell us much about the Celtic way of life, reflecting a love of the land, of fighting and drinking, and a delight in the richness of the world around them as well as respect for the great mythology of the sacred land. Packed full of beautiful colour photographs of the landscapes, and including a map of legendary and mythic sites in the British Isles, this guide details myths of heroes, voyages and quests as well as the legacy of Celtic mytholody. Magic and wonder, humour and romance, and heroic deeds all await in this colourful and entertaining guide. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)398.2089916Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Folk literature Groups of people Folklore by ethnic group Celtic, Romany etc Celtic folkloreKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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It did take me quite a long time to read this book. It basically served as my bedside book which I tried to read a few pages out of every other nigh before bed. Well, that means reading two to three pages before falling asleep. A book this size does not go very fast when using that method. And since it weighs 2 pounds easily, its not quite convenient for easy transport. That is not to say, as an object, it is not a beautiful book. It has a wonderful cover and fanciful color illustrations done by Jane Ray. I might have appreciated a style more grounded in realism, but these are also good, if not more appropriate for a child's fairy tale book. Regardless, this is a great introduction volume into Celtic folklore. There is even a nice pronunciation guide and glossary in the back to help the reader with those tricky Gaelic names like "Wynebgwrthucher" and "Glewlwyd Gafaelfawr". This book has helped me find other books in this field and next I will tackling Lady Augusta Gregory's "Irish Myths and Legends". ( )