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The Mythology of the British Islands / An Introduction to Celtic Myth, Legend, Poetry, and Romance

Chapter 1: THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE BRITISH ISLANDS
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This survey presents the mythic and legendary traditions of Gaelic and British Celts, outlining sources and the religion of the ancient Britons, including druidic elements. It summarizes the principal cycles: the arrival and deeds of the Gaelic gods, sun-god motifs, voyages and wars with giants, the Ulster heroic epic, Finn and the Fenians, and love-stories; then the British gods, adventures in the otherworld, the Branwen episode, enchantments, victories of light, and the mythic coming of Arthur, showing how deities transform into knights and later fairies. It concludes by tracing survivals of Celtic paganism into later folklore and offering notes and bibliography for further study.

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Title: The Mythology of the British Islands

Author: Charles Squire

Release date: April 27, 2017 [eBook #54616]
Most recently updated: October 23, 2024

Language: English

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THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE
BRITISH ISLANDS


THE MYTHOLOGY
OF THE BRITISH
ISLANDS
AN INTRODUCTION TO
CELTIC MYTH, LEGEND
POETRY, AND ROMANCE
BY CHARLES SQUIRE
LONDON: BLACKIE AND SON LIMITED
50 OLD BAILEY, E.C. GLASGOW AND
DUBLIN        MCMV