Celtic Myths and Legends - T.W. Rolleston

Celtic Myths and Legends by T. W. Rolleston brings together retellings of Irish and Welsh stories drawn from established cycles and traditions. This paperback edition is presented as the first paperback edition.

Key details

• Author: T. W. Rolleston
• Format: Paperback
• Extent: 528 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• ISBN: 9780486265070

Synopsis

This collection revisits a wide range of Celtic storytelling, including tales from the Ultonian and Ossianic cycles, the voyage of Maeldun, and myths and legends of the Cymry (Welsh). Alongside these traditions are familiar narratives associated with figures such as Cuchulain and King Arthur, as well as stories of Deirdre and the Grail.

Illustrated throughout, it includes 58 full-page drawings, 18 figures, and genealogical tables, offering additional context to the material.

Rackhams Reference : UHM48S55LU