Celtic Gods and Heroes

Noted French scholar and linguist discusses the gods of the continental Celts, the beginnings of mythology in Ireland, heroes, and the two main categories of Irish deities: mother-goddesses -- local, rural spirits of fertility or of war -- and chieftain-gods: national deities who are magicians, nurturers, craftsmen, and protectors of the people.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 09/18/2000
ISBN: 9780486414416
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.39w x 0.29d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 10