Celtic Mythology

This classic study of the ancient tales of Ireland and Wales will delight everyone interested in Celtic folklore. Its lively tales of romance and love, of war and carnage, and of deeds both noble and base are accompanied by expert commentary, which places them within a larger cultural context.

Author's Preface

5

(2)

Introduction

7

(16)

The Strife of the Gods

23

(19)

Tuatha De Danann and Milesians

42

(7)

The Division of the Sid

49

(5)

Mythic Powers of the Gods

54

(8)

Gods Helping Mortals

62

(6)

Divine Enmity and Punishment

68

(10)

The Loves of the Gods

78

(14)

The Myths of the British Celts

92

(22)

The Divine Land

114

(10)

Mythical Animals and Other Beings

124

(11)

Myths of Origins

135

(4)

The Heroic Myths --- I. Cuchulainn and His Circle

139

(21)

The Heroic Myths --- II. Fionn and the Feinn

160

(24)

The Heroic Myths --- III. Arthur

184

(22)

Paganism and Christianity

206

(9)

Notes

215

(18)

Bibliography

233

(24)

Plates

257

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