Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland

by Sharon Jacksties

Ancient deities have shaped the mythological landscapes of Britain and Ireland. Layer by layer, these tales of the ancient gods and goddesses make up the narrative bedrock of these islands. Throughout the ages this has been the meeting place of successive cultures, each bringing their own stories to glorify those beings with supernatural powers. Despite their immortality, these divinities and superhumans are nevertheless vulnerable, depending on the voices and memories of people to celebrate their wondrous exploits.
Here you will meet the all-powerful beings once revered throughout these lands. Elemental divinities of sky and earth, goddesses and gods in human guise, have escaped the confines of dusty encyclopaedias. Now you will come to know them by the stories of their deeds, famous and infamous in equal part.

Genres: Nonfiction

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2022

Reviews

[Anna Saxon]

Incredibly well told - to be read in the wilds of County Kerry

[Emelemelemily · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was disappointed by this book, it feels very hodgepodge, and was incredibly hard to follow. This is made even harder when the author repeatedly uses different names or makes spelling mistakes mid myth. For example: is Manannán mac Lir’s daughter called Aillil or Aillinn? Because in the space of five paragraphs the author used both names.

[Sarah Huntington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fascinating and I enjoyed it a lot :)

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story selection and well written. Probably the best of the few collections of UK myth books I've read