Celtic Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Legends of the Ancient World

This book introduces Celtic mythology, with its gods, heroes, and legendary tales. Celtic mythology is the body of stories, beliefs, and traditions that shaped the spiritual and cultural life of the Celtic peoples across Ireland, Britain, and continental Europe during the ancient and early medieval periods. In this book, you will find a clear overview of the major gods, heroes, and legendary cycles of the Celtic world. You will encounter figures from Irish and Welsh tradition, including the Tuatha De Danann and Cu Chulainn, and explore the stories preserved in sources such as the Mabinogion. Along the way, you will also learn about the role of druids, the nature of the Celtic otherworld, and the recurring themes that give these myths their enduring character. This book was composed with the assistance of artificial intelligence and is intended as a straightforward, readable introduction to a complex and historically significant subject.

Pagina's: 110, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Waries B.V.