Celtic Heroines

by Jenny Sullivan

Rhiannon, Blodeuwedd, Branwen and Olwen - thus begins a litany of names which conjures up the enchanting (and often enchanted) women from the Mabinogi, those ancient legends that are still an inspiration in Celtic countries. Other women from Welsh folklore are also featured here: Melangell, who protected the wild creatures; Dwynwen, patron saint of lovers; manipulative Ceridwen who could take any shape she chose. Jenny Sullivan has found the voice of each of these women, and tells every woman's tale with the grace and wit of a true storyteller. This collection of ten stories will delight contemporary readers, just as they entertained audiences who heard them told hundreds of years ago.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

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CONTENTS:
MELANGELL: Patron Saint of all small creatures.
DWYNWEN: Patron Saint of all lovers.
OLWEN: Daughter of the Lord of the Giants whose suitor is Culhwch who seeks her hand in marriage.
GWENHWYFAR: Queen of Camelot.
RHIANNON: Otherwordly Lady who marries Prince Pwyll.
LUNED: Handmaiden and advisor to the Lady of the Fountain who helps Owain.
ARIANRHOD: Sister of Gwydion and Gilfaethwy, she places 3 geises (curses) upon her son, Lleu Llaw Gyffes.
BLODEUWEDD: A magical bride made of flowers who marries Lleu Llaw Gyffes.
BRANWEN: Tragic sister of Bendigeidfran who is betrothed to Matholwch, King of Ireland.
CERIDWEN: A powerful witch.