Celtic Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History

by James Harpur

Overview

Celtic Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367605681
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.62(w) x 8.81(h) x (d)
Age Range:	11 - 17 Years

About the Author

James Harpur studied at Cambridge University, England, and has had a lifelong interest in mythology, history, and religion. His numerous books include The Atlas of Legendary Places, The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible, Crusades, and The Miracles of Jesus. He lives in West Cork, Ireland, among the standing stones that feature in many Celtic myths and legends.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Struggle for Ireland

The Battle of Moytura 12

The Children of Lir 16

Gods of the Celts 20

Midir and Etain 22

The Voyage of Bran 26

The hound of Ulster and the Reo Branch Knights

Cuchulainn Comes to Manhood 32

Cuchulainn's Son 36

Bricriu's Feast 40

Deirdre of the Sorrows 44

The Cattle Raid of Cooley 48

Death and Sacrifice 52

The Death of Cuchulainn 54

Heroes of the Fianna

Finn Saves Tara 60

Diarmuid and Gráinne 64

Celtic Art 68

Oisin and the Land of Youth 70

Myths of the Welsh

Prince Pwyll in the Otherworld 76

Branwen's Marriage 80

The Gundestrup Cauldron 84

Culhwch and Olwen 86

Timeline of the Celts 90

Glossary 92

For More Information 93

Index 94