Celtic Gods and Heroes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486414416)

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

Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
ISBN-10: 0486414418
ISBN-13: 9780486414416
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 09/18/2000
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.39w x 0.29d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 10