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Celtic mythology : the nature and influence of Celtic myth, from Druidism to Arthurian legend / Ward Rutherford ; with a foreword by John Matthews ; cover design by Graham Lester ; text design by Jane Hagaman.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rutherford, Ward, author.
- Matthews, John, author of introduction, etc.
- Series:
- Mind, Body, Knowledge
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mythology, Celtic.
- Druids and druidism.
- Arthurian romances--Sources.
- Arthurian romances.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (178 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- San Francisco, California ; Newburyport, Massachusetts : Weiser Books, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- <DIV><P><B>Ward Rutherford</B> was a well-known author of many books on historical subjects including <I>The Druids and their Heritage and Pythagoras: Lover of Wisdom</I>. He lived in England.</P></DIV>
- Contents:
- Cover; Copyright; Contents; Pronouncing Glossart of Celtic Names; Foreword; Part I: The World of the Celts; 1. The Influence of Celtic Myth; 2. The Celts; 3. The Bards; Part II: The Content of the Myths; 4. The Surviving Versions and Their Sources; 5. The Matter of Ireland; 6. The Matter of Britain; Part III: The Topography of a Supernatural World; 7. Druidism; 8. Neighbors, Forefathers, and Cousins; 9. Shamanism and the Myths; 10. What the Myths Tells Us; 11. Heirs of an 'Ancient Wisdom'?; Part III: Myths and the Later History of the Celts; 12. The Arthurian Cycle; 13. The Royal Company
- 14. EpilogueSelect Bibliography; Index; Backcover
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781609259914
- 1609259912
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