Publisher's Synopsis
Delve into the myths and legends of Celtic folklore in this classic text, written by renowned Irish author T. W. Rolleston.
From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn.
Tales include:
Finn and the Fenians
The Mythological "Coming of Arthur''
The Rise of the Sun-God
The War with the Giants
The Gaelic Argonauts
This collection it is presented in a luxurious hardback edition with gold gilded pages, ivory paper, and beautiful endpapers, making it an treasured companion for anyone interested in Celtic culture.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
