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Celtic History, Celtic & British Folklore & Mythology - General & Miscellaneous, Religion - Europe
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Celtic Gods and Heroes

by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt, Sjoestedt
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Overview

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 β€” local, rural spirits of fertility or of war β€” and chieftain-gods: national deities who are magicians, nurturers, craftsmen, and protectors of the people.

Synopsis

Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2000
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486414416

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