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Lädt ... Celtic Myths: Heroes and Warriors, Myths and Monstersvon Michael Kerrigan
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An illustrated guide to the myths and legends of the Celtic people. From around 750 BCE to 12 BCE, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. With the expansion of the Roman Empire and the later Christianization of these lands, they were pushed to the fringes of northwestern Spain, France, and the British Isles. But there the mythology of these peoples held strong. The tales from Celtic myth were noted down and absorbed into other cultures. From Roman and Christian scribes, we know of characters like Morrigan the shape-shifting queen, who could change herself from a crow to a wolf; Cu Chulainn, who, mortally wounded in battle, tied himself with his own intestines to a rock so that he'd die standing up; and the Cauldron of Bran, which could restore life. Other than being fascinating in their own right, Celtic legends are of interest for the influence they had over subsequent mythologies. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Celtic Myths is an expertly written account of the mythological tales that both fascinate us and influence other writings. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)299.1611Religions Other Religions By Region/Civilization Indo-European Celtic, Druid Celtic mythologyBewertungDurchschnitt:
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Plenty of images add to a nicely written look at the key strands of Celtic mythology. There is enough breadth here to give a reader ideas for topics to pursue, but also just enough depth for someone who wants a little more but has no desire to look up other sources. For a book that would be perfectly at home on a coffee table, I think that is just the right mix.
I would have liked a few color images, in part because one of the things that appeal to me about oversize books is usually their appearance. That said, I didn't feel that I was missing out on anything by not having that, more just my personal preference.
Definitely recommended for those who want to know a little about Celtic myths but doesn't want to read the heavier tomes that touch on every detail. Also a nice addition for those who may not have read on the subject for many years and simply want a refresher.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley. ( )