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The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore (Concise Encyclopedia) | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia Monaghan
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 258932
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 512
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0816075565
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.16
EAN: 9780816075560
ASIN: 0816075565
Publication Date: February 28, 2008
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Product Description
This book helps you discover the rich world of Celtic mythology and folklore. Celtic peoples were talented storytellers, and their stories provide a rich, panoramic view of Celtic culture."The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore" is a fascinating reference to the myths and folklore originating from the people of the Celtic lands - Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany and central France, Galicia, and the smaller islands where the Celts lived. This accessible book offers a broad overview of the elements that make up Celtic mythology and folklore, including figures, deities, events, stories, and places. Concise A-to-Z entries provide brief descriptions of the subjects, emphasizing the original sources of myths and traditions and including bibliographic references.It has approximately 1,000 entries covering: Heroic figures; Historical places; Mythic figures; Narrative and epic cycles; Sacred places and objects; Themes and religious concepts; Theories and controversies; and more.
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For true Celtic lovers December 17, 2007
D. C. Wickham (Nevada)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I admittedly didn't look through it, as I bought it new for my best friend's Christmas, but it was very nice. I'd have expected it to be heavier and more geekishly school book-like but it's not, and I'm sure my friend will love it.
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