Celtic Gods and Heroes

by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt

Overview

Noted French scholar and linguist discusses the gods of the continental Celts, the beginnings of mythology in Ireland, heroes, and the two main categories of Irish deities: mother-goddesses — local, rural spirits of fertility or of war — and chieftain-gods: national deities who are magicians, nurturers, craftsmen, and protectors of the people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486414416
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	09/18/2000
Series:	Celtic, Irish
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)