Publisher's Synopsis
Myths of the Dog Gellert is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould that explores the origins and legends surrounding the Welsh tale of the faithful hound, Gellert. The story tells of a prince who returns home to find his infant son missing and his loyal dog, Gellert, covered in blood. Believing the dog had killed his son, the prince kills Gellert in a fit of rage, only to later discover the infant unharmed and a dead wolf nearby. The book delves into the different versions of the story, its historical and cultural significance, and the enduring popularity of the legend. Baring-Gould also includes other myths and legends surrounding dogs in different cultures, making this book a fascinating read for those interested in folklore and mythology.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, by S. Baring-Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596516.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
