Celtic myth and religion : a study of traditional belief, with newly translated prayers, poems, and songs / Sharon Paice MacLeod.

Author/Creator:

MacLeod, Sharon Paice, 1960-

Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.

Format/Description:

Book
viii, 235 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects:

Mythology, Celtic.
Celts -- Religion.
Religious literature -- Celtic authors -- Translations into English.

Summary:

"Here is a comprehensive overview of Celtic mythology and religion, encompassing numerous aspects of ritual and belief. It contains new translations of poems, prayers, inscriptions and songs from the early period (Gaulish, Old Irish and Middle Welsh) as well as the folklore tradition (Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Manx)"--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786464760 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786464763 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

747385685

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