Celtic Gods and Heroes - Marie-Louise Sjoestedt

Celtic Gods and Heroes by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt is a study of Celtic and early Irish mythology by a French scholar and linguist. This edition is published in paperback.

Key details

• Paperback format
• 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 November 2000
• ISBN: 9780486414416
• Dimensions: 137 x 215 x 10 mm

Synopsis

Sjoestedt examines the gods of the continental Celts alongside the beginnings of mythology in Ireland, drawing attention to the figures and traditions that shape the early material. Heroes are considered in this wider context, as part of a developing mythic landscape.

The discussion also sets out two principal categories of Irish deities: mother-goddesses, described as local and rural spirits associated with fertility or war, and chieftain-gods, presented as national deities who act as magicians, nurturers, craftsmen and protectors of the people.

Rackhams Reference : DDCT5C76FL