The Book of Celtic Myths, Jennifer Emick
The Book of Celtic Myths, Jennifer Emick
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The Book of Celtic Myths
From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

Author: Jennifer Emick

Narrator: Wendy Tremont King

Unabridged: 8 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/05/2023


Synopsis

Hear the tales of gods, monsters, magic, and more!

Warriors, poets, scholars, and visionaries—from the depths of time the ancient Celts have fascinated us. Their rich heritage lives on today. But who were they?

From the Druids and fairies to King Arthur and Celtic Christianity, there is much to be learned about these natives of the British and Irish islands. Their stories are fantastic and stirring, and through them, you'll gain a glimpse into what life was like during the Iron Age.

These legends, first told through song as people gathered around the fire more than 2,000 years ago, are now here for you to explore. Experience the wonder and wisdom of these mysterious people with The Book of Celtic Myths.

About Jennifer Emick

Jennifer Emick is an artist, adventurer, amateur detective, and expert on religious symbolism. She lives in a cottage in Detroit with three cats and innumerable houseplants.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brena

Here for the faeries 🧚 and mermaids 🧜🏾‍♀️......more

Goodreads review by Michael

As charming as the volume appears to be in it's hand sized green binding, I'm afraid I cannot recommend this volume not even as an introduction to Celtic mythology. The reason is simple. While I am no expert on all things Celtic, I have dedicated most of my life to reading countless iterations of th......more

Goodreads review by Ariel

I thought this was a book with myths in it, or going over the evolution of different myths. It's more an encyclopedia about Celtic myths and mythic figures. It's still an interesting and informative read, but most entries are about a page each, so you don't really get alot of either myth or history......more

Goodreads review by Frank

I read this as background for running a role playing game. At first, I was confused. This is because the books organization wasn't clear to me as I went through the chapters on the various historical sources and the gods they describe. However, that's how real-life mythologies are; they are far les......more