by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt (Author)
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.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.29 x 8.43 x 5.39 IN
Publication Date: September 18, 2000