ISBN: 0192801201

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[SR: 1728229], Paperback, [EAN: 9780192801203], Oxford University Press, Oxford University Press, Book, [PU: Oxford University Press], Oxford University Press, This new work offers an exhaustive survey of one of the world's most fertile and exciting mythological traditions. It covers the persons, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, in all its ancient and modern traditions, in 4000 entries ranging from brief definitions to extended essays on major tale cycles. An introductory essay explains who the Celts were, explores the history of the Celtic revival, and examines the meaning and role of mythology and tradition. An invaluable pronunciation guide for the major Celtic languages, a topic index of entries, thorough cross-references within Celtic mythology and to other mythologies, such as Classical and Norse, enables the reader to see the relationship between Celtic mythology, later Irish literature, and other literary and mythological traditions. The Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is the first place to turn for an authoritative guide to this colorful world of tragedy, revenge, honor, and heroism of Celtic myth., The full richness of Celtic mythology, with legends, sagas, and folklore, with traditions, places, and personalities, are now evocatively yet concisely conveyed in James MacKillop's dictionary. The 4,000 entries include brief descriptions (such as the short explanation of Arthen, the bear-and-river god of early Wales) as well as extended stories of bloody vengeance (following actual or supposed treachery), romantic love, and frequent adultery, plus tales of mysterious monsters on lonely hillocks. From Deirdre and Cúchulainn to leprechauns, from Galahad, cauldrons, and archaeology to druids, MacKillop provides an impressive amount of lore and research in a reliable, browsable, and enjoyable dictionary. --Stephanie Gold, 10159367011, British & Irish, 271602011, European, 10159358011, Regional & Cultural, 10204, History & Criticism, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 10016, British & Irish, 10088, Contemporary, 2162, Dramas & Plays, 10090, Historical, 9805, Horror, 16004661, Humor & Satire, 10159404011, Literature, 10096, Poetry, 10183895011, Shakespeare, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 297517, Fairy Tales, 5391238011, Mythology & Folk Tales, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 12615, Folklore, 5391238011, Mythology & Folk Tales, 17, Literature & Fiction, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 11475, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 8955557011, Dictionaries, 11488, English, 11495, Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 10166937011, Lexicography, 11619, Slang & Idioms, 11621, Synonyms & Antonyms, 11623, Thesauruses, 21, Reference, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 11749, Mythology & Folklore, 11713, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, 21, Reference, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 12762, Agnosticism, 12764, Atheism, 12279, Buddhism, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 12506, Hinduism, 12522, Islam, 12540, Judaism, 12489, Literature & Fiction, 12621, New Age & Spirituality, 12689, Occult & Paranormal, 12735, Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts, 12761, Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts, 1873, Religious Art, 12779, Religious Studies, 12809, Worship & Devotion, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 11256, Folklore & Mythology, 11232, Social Sciences, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 11282, Reference, 11232, Social Sciences, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

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[SR: 2809490], Paperback, [EAN: 9780192801203], Oxford Paperbacks, Oxford Paperbacks, Book, [PU: Oxford Paperbacks], Oxford Paperbacks, The full richness of Celtic mythology, with legends, sagas, and folklore, with traditions, places, and personalities, are now evocatively yet concisely conveyed in James MacKillop's dictionary. The 4,000 entries include brief descriptions (such as the short explanation of Arthen, the bear-and-river god of early Wales) as well as extended stories of bloody vengeance (following actual or supposed treachery), romantic love, and frequent adultery, plus tales of mysterious monsters on lonely hillocks. From Deirdre and Cúchulainn to leprechauns, from Galahad, cauldrons, and archaeology to druids, MacKillop provides an impressive amount of lore and research in a reliable, browsable, and enjoyable dictionary. --Stephanie Gold, 2205888011, Custom Stores, 7187330011, Amazon Publishing, 16256501011, Audible Audiobooks, 13901671, Audiobooks, 14244971, Bargain Books, 13621591, Boxed Sets, 194725011, Canada Day Deals, 377366011, Christian Living Store, 263003011, For Dummies Store, 2354164011, Formats, 714830011, Kids & Family Store, 370821011, Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007, 1040638, Specialty Stores, 916520, Books, 16170477011, British & Irish, 274696011, European, 16170498011, Regional & Cultural, 932552, History & Criticism, 927790, Literature & Fiction, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 930362, Folklore, 16170506011, Mythology & Folk Tales, 927790, Literature & Fiction, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 932476, Fairy Tales, 16170506011, Mythology & Folk Tales, 927790, Literature & Fiction, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 14669213011, Supernatural, 14669214011, Ghosts, 14669215011, Psychics, 14669216011, Vampires, 14669217011, Werewolves & Shifters, 14669218011, Witches & Wizards, 949944, Mystery, 948808, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952528, Science, 952398, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952660, Mythology & Folklore, 952628, Encyclopedias, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952430, Celtic, 952410, Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 952688, Foreign Language Study & Reference, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952460, Irish, 952410, Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 952688, Foreign Language Study & Reference, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952516, Welsh, 952410, Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses, 952688, Foreign Language Study & Reference, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 952770, Miscellaneous, 952690, Instruction, 952688, Foreign Language Study & Reference, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 953400, Spanish-Language Reference, 952366, Education & Reference, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 953420, Religion & Spirituality, 953638, Buddhism, 953666, Christian Books & Bibles, 954506, Earth-Based Religions, 954528, Fiction, 954542, Hinduism, 954560, Islam, 954588, Judaism, 954652, New Age, 954710, Occult, 954756, Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts, 954776, Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts, 16045781, Religious Art, 954802, Religious Studies, 954820, Spirituality, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 930162, Folklore & Mythology, 930140, Social Sciences, 5489589011, Politics & Social Sciences, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books, 930186, Reference, 930140, Social Sciences, 5489589011, Politics & Social Sciences, 927726, Subjects, 916520, Books<

ISBN: 0192801201

A comprehensive and accessible survey of the one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, l… Mehr…

A comprehensive and accessible survey of the one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient and modern traditions, in 4,000 entries ranging from briefdefinitions to short essays. An introductory essay explores the origins and identity of Celts, the history of the Celtic revival, and the meaning and role of mythology. criticism and theory,dictionaries,dictionaries and thesauruses,education and reference,encyclopedias,english literature,fairy tales,fiction,folklore,foreign language Dictionaries, Oxford University Press, Incorporated<