Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend. This item is unavailable.Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend

Encyclopaedia entries, arranged alphabetically, describing the gods and myths of the Celts as recorded by archaeological finds, by Classical writers, and by Welsh and Irish writers and traditions. A good selection of pictures. Each entry is referenced - and the book is rather like an index to Miranda Green's previous books - but no less useful for that.

This well-written, attractively orga nized work encompasses Celtic myth, religion, and legend that can be "evidenced by archaeology and literature." Green, author of several books on an cient beliefs and cultures (e.g., The Gods of the Celts , Barnes & Noble Bks., 1986; Symbol of Image in Celtic Religious Art , Routledge, 1989), has accumulated a vast amount of material about the fascinating Celtic people during the period 500 B.C.-400 A.D. and she presents this information in a clear and interesting style. The main body of the work is preceded by a "Reader's Guide," a lengthy introduction, and a subject index. Articles, rarely longer than two full columns, are heavily cross-referenced. Major sources are cited and a full bibliography is included. Very well done and recommended for academic and larger public librar ies. BOMC selection.
- Pamela A. Grudzien, Central Michigan Univ., Mt. Pleasant
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