Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Philip Freeman (Englis

Description: Celtic Mythology by Philip Freeman Most people have heard of the Celts-the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of theirway of life and beliefs, because very few written records of their stories exist. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of theirway of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist. In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celticmythology.Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior CÚ Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among themwriters like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis-have been deeply moved and influenced by these amazing tales, for there is nothing in the world quite like them. In these stories a mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spiritsexists alongside and sometimes crosses over into our own human world; fierce women warriors battle with kings and heroes, and even the rules of time and space can be suspended. Captured in vivid prose these shadowy figures-gods, goddesses, and heroes-come to life for the modern reader. Author Biography Philip Freeman graduated with a BA in Classics from the University of Texas and earned the first joint Ph.D. in Classics and Celtic Studies at Harvard University. He has been a college professor for twenty years teaching classical and Celtic mythology. He is the author of eighteen books and currently hold the Orlando W. Qualley Chair in Classics at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Table of Contents Introduction: Who were the Celts?Pronunciation GuideChapter One: The Earliest Celtic GodsChapter Two: The Book of InvasionsChapter Three: The Wooing of ÉtaínChapter Four: CÚ Chulainn and the Táin Bó CuailngeChapter Five: Tales from the Ulster CycleChapter Six: Stories of the Irish OtherworldChapter Seven: Finn the OutlawChapter Eight: Welsh Mythology-The MabinogiChapter Nine: Welsh Stories and SagasChapter Ten: Christian MythologyGlossaryNotesBibliographyIndex Review "Freeman s Celtic Mythology is a satisfying presentation of a decent selection of Irish and Welsh myths and tales from both pagan and Christian sources...the Oxford hardback is smallish and well-designed. The introductions are short and sweet, as are the endnotes, and since Irish and Welsh names are tricky, a glossary is provided. This would be an excellent collection for introductory courses in Celtic Studies; it is also an entry point for anyonewanting to become familiar with these tales. Freemans version is engaging, accessible, and faithful."--Reading Religion"Philip Freemans book is a delight. This spirited retelling of the famous stories of the Celtic west serves as a brilliant introduction to the beliefs and values of the pagan and early Christian communities of Ireland and Wales. I can think of no better way to begin to explore the culture of the early Irish and Welsh." --Barry Cunliffe, author of Britain Begins"Philip Freeman brings to life the tales the ancient Celts told to each other, and what tales they were! Filled with passion, rage, bravery, and adventure, these stories are as exciting today as they were on the dark nights of the distant past. Heroes, heroines, gods and goddesses come to life in Philip Freemans brilliant re-telling of these little-known but unforgettable stories." --Terry Golway, author of The Irish in America Prizes Winner of CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2017. Long Description Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of theirway of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist. In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celticmythology.Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior CÚ Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among them writerslike J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis-have been deeply moved and influenced by these amazing tales, for there is nothing in the world quite like them. In these stories a mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spiritsexists alongside and sometimes crosses over into our own human world; fierce women warriors battle with kings and heroes, and even the rules of time and space can be suspended. Captured in vivid prose these shadowy figures-gods, goddesses, and heroes-come to life for the modern reader. Review Text "Philip Freemans book is a delight. This spirited retelling of the famous stories of the Celtic west serves as a brilliant introduction to the beliefs and values of the pagan and early Christian communities of Ireland and Wales. I can think of no better way to begin to explore the culture of the early Irish and Welsh." --Barry Cunliffe, author of Britain Begins"Philip Freeman brings to life the tales the ancient Celts told to each other, and what tales they were! Filled with passion, rage, bravery, and adventure, these stories are as exciting today as they were on the dark nights of the distant past. Heroes, heroines, gods and goddesses come to life in Philip Freemans brilliant re-telling of these little-known but unforgettable stories." --Terry Golway, author of The Irish in America Review Quote "Philip Freemans book is a delight. This spirited retelling of the famous stories of the Celtic west serves as a brilliant introduction to the beliefs and values of the pagan and early Christian communities of Ireland and Wales. I can think of no better way to begin to explore the culture of the early Irish and Welsh." --Barry Cunliffe, author of Britain Begins "Philip Freeman brings to life the tales the ancient Celts told to each other, and what tales they were! Filled with passion, rage, bravery, and adventure, these stories are as exciting today as they were on the dark nights of the distant past. Heroes, heroines, gods and goddesses come to life in Philip Freemans brilliant re-telling of these little-known but unforgettable stories." --Terry Golway, author of The Irish in America Feature Selling point: Brings together numerous enthralling stories from Celtic mythology into one volume for the first timeSelling point: Written by a leading scholar of Celtic mythology and historySelling point: Structured in short, accessible chapters with pronunciation guide and a brief history of the Celts, as well as a glossary for further contextSelling point: Highlights the important role of women in Celtic mythology New Feature Introduction: Who were the Celts? Pronunciation Guide Chapter One: The Earliest Celtic Gods Chapter Two: The Book of Invasions Chapter Three: The Wooing of tan Chapter Four: CChulainn and the Tin BCuailnge Chapter Five: Tales from the Ulster Cycle Chapter Six: Stories of the Irish Otherworld Chapter Seven: Finn the Outlaw Chapter Eight: Welsh Mythology-The Mabinogi Chapter Nine: Welsh Stories and Sagas Chapter Ten: Christian Mythology Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Details ISBN0190460474 Author Philip Freeman ISBN-10 0190460474 ISBN-13 9780190460471 Format Hardcover Year 2017 Subtitle Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes DEWEY 299.16113 Pages 296 Media Book Position Orlando W. Qualley Chair in Classics Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Affiliation Orlando W. Qualley Chair in Classics, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa Short Title Celtic Mythology Language English Publication Date 2017-05-25 UK Release Date 2017-05-25 NZ Release Date 2017-05-25 US Release Date 2017-05-25 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2017-02-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100521847;

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