The Thumb of Knowledge in Legends of Finn, Sigurd and Taliesin Or Studies in Celtic and French Literature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162625935)

The Thumb of Knowledge in Legends of Finn, Sigurd and Taliesin Or Studies in Celtic and French Literature is a book written by Robert D. Scott. It explores the legends of three famous characters from Celtic and French literature: Finn, Sigurd, and Taliesin. The book delves into the symbolism and themes present in these legends, particularly focusing on the concept of the ""Thumb of Knowledge."" The Thumb of Knowledge is a symbol that appears in various forms throughout these legends, representing knowledge, power, and wisdom. The book analyzes how this symbol is used in each of the legends and how it contributes to the overall themes and messages of the stories. The book is a scholarly work that provides a detailed and insightful analysis of these ancient legends and their cultural significance. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Celtic and French literature, mythology, and folklore.1930. Contents: Episode of the Thumb of Knowledge in Irish Tradition before the 10th Century; Thumb of Knowledge in Irish and Scottish Tradition after the 10th Century; Imbas Forosna, Teinm Laida and Dichetal do Chennaib; Taliesin and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge; Story of Fearachur Leigh and the White Snake; Norse Sigurd and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge; Finn mac Cumaill and the Tradition of the Thumb of Knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert D. Scott
ISBN-10: 1162625937
ISBN-13: 9781162625935
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.66d