Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend [Hardcover]

Miranda J. Aldhouse-Green (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1992

Contains entries on every aspect of Celtic myth, religion and folklore in Britain and Europe between 500 BC and AD 400.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This well-written, attractively orga nized work encompasses Celtic myth, religion, and legend that can be "evidenced by archaeology and literature." Green, author of several books on an cient beliefs and cultures (e.g., The Gods of the Celts , Barnes & Noble Bks., 1986; Symbol of Image in Celtic Religious Art , Routledge, 1989), has accumulated a vast amount of material about the fascinating Celtic people during the period 500 B.C.-400 A.D. and she presents this information in a clear and interesting style. The main body of the work is preceded by a "Reader's Guide," a lengthy introduction, and a subject index. Articles, rarely longer than two full columns, are heavily cross-referenced. Major sources are cited and a full bibliography is included. Very well done and recommended for academic and larger public librar ies. BOMC selection.
- Pamela A. Grudzien, Central Michigan Univ., Mt. Pleasant
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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An excellent source for scholars and students. -- Choice --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson; First Edition edition (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500015163
• ISBN-13: 978-0500015162
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,157,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Celtic

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