Relive the magic of captivating legends and folktales in this rich collection on Celtic Mythology In 58 BCE, when Julius Caesar – the famous Roman general – wrote a commentary on the Gallic wars, he described the “Celt” speaking people who lived in the area then known as the Gaul. These people had their own culture, gods, and beliefs – called Celtic Mythology – which were very different from the Romans. The influence of this mythology, however, was not limited to a small territory. This culture spread across Europe, especially to the western nations of Britain, Ireland, France, and Spain. The legacy of Celts is still alive, and you may even have encountered these traces of Celtic The above examples are just a handful of successors from the ancient Celtic culture, and the last two draw direct inspiration from Celtic mythology. And there’s even more from where those came from… In Uncovering Celtic Mythology , you will And much more. The Celtic culture, practices, beliefs, and myths are not just records of a bygone era… They are also examples of resilient traditions that continue to inspire mankind even in modern times. If you want to explore the magical myths of Celtic Mythology – and have fun while doing it – then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.
Lucas Russo has an interesting take on Celtic Mythology. I was surprised when I found that I had never heard many of these stories. Different from other Celtic Mythology that I’ve read with a strong focus on Ireland. With oral mythology so much is left to the imagination, and I enjoyed what I took as the author’s intuition in guiding the writing of this book. A fun and interesting read!
An okay introduction to Celtic mythology. Outlines the most important topics and stories. The summary of the different stories could have been more narratively pleasing. There are also some typos in the ebook Version.
There were parts of this I really enjoyed, but there were a few glaring typos along the way and also, for this being all about Celtic Mythology, I really wish there was a pronunciation guide SOMEWHERE.
Information I side this book provides a wonderful summary of stories that become tedious in other books. I preferred this over other Folklore books I've read. Well done!
I purchased this book as a reference tool for a manuscript I'm working on. It provided me with the basic information I was seeking, and the bibliography is extensive—a valuable resource for further reading. The book is a concise overview of a wide range of Celtic mythological characters and an introduction to some of the stories from Celtic mythology.
Unfortunately, the author could have used a good editor. There are some discrepancies in the text that left me questioning the accuracy of the information overall. Some aspects of the work needed better clarification. The style is exceptionally wordy and requires effort to read. Many basic mechanical errors could have been easily fixed with a set of trained eyes on the work. The mistakes concerned me: are the mechanical errors echoed in the content? I'll be reading other titles to confirm the accuracy of what I've read here.
I would have appreciated knowing the author's credentials for producing such a work; he mentions studying the Greco-Roman period but gives no further information about his education, interests, or expertise. A pronunciation guide would also have been helpful, as many of the names are Celtic and therefore foreign to an English speaker. Perhaps a "who's-who" summary, as well. Oh, to have been the editor on this book!
All that said, it has the potential to be a useful tool, and once I've cross-checked the information, I'll be more willing to trust it as a resource.
Good overall look at Celtic Mythology. It gives a brief overview of their beliefs and celebrations, the Tuatha De Danan, the Gods and the Fae Realm and the age of heroes and Kings.
Meaty enough to be interesting but not so much that you get bogged down in detail. Written in a way that makes it accessible, not overly academic.
Celtic mythology and legends has always fascinated me. The author shares many interesting stories and profiles of heroes and god(desse)s. However, the entire book needed a good editing to correct some basic grammar and punctuation issues.
Word, Grammerly, or even ChatGPT would have helped for little or no money if the author didn't have access to or could afford a good human editor.
I read this book to try to get in touch with my Celtic (Irish) ancestry. Given that much of it has been lost because it was an oral tradition and mostly died out with the story keepers, the Druids, there is still a bit to explore.
Again, an accessible overview with interesting stories, but again, I don’t agree sometimes with his take or interpretation, and these tales include a lot of immorality.
A good starting point for those who are interested in learning Celtic mythology. Not too heavily detailed, and gives you a basic understanding of these tales that were heavily changed over the centuries.
A fair note of warning, the copy I had received seemed to have a couple of spelling errors and type-os that seemed to have snuck past the editing stage. For example, someone named Cathran was spelled, Catherine.