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Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales (Paperback)

~ (Author), Brinley Rees (Author)
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  • Paperback: 428 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson; Revised edition (May 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0500270392
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500270394
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #523,167 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The cultural background that gave rise to the Celtic legends, December 21, 1999
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Celtic Heritage is not intended as a collection of the ancient myths and legends of Ireland and Wales, a simple glance at the cover copy and the introduction should make that clear, nor is it one of those currently faddish, cobbled together New Age warm fuzzy spirituality entertainments supposedly based on secret Celtic lore.

It is a book that explains the ancient cultural traditions that gave birth to and passed on a literature that continues to interest and inspire the average reader as well as writers and artists. The Rees are experts in their field, not popularizers, however their book is not an arcane tome intended for Ph.D candidates. If after you have read the stories of the Red Branch and Finn and the Fianna elsewhere you want to know more about their world, this may well be the book for you. Anyone of moderate intelligence and a serious curiosity about the subject will have no problem dealing with the writing style.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The "Bible" of Celtic Research, February 12, 2000
If you only buy one book on Celtic culture, make it this one. I've already worn out two copies. Indespensible material on the background and basis of Celtic mythology. Absolutely necessary to understanding the Celtic world view. Definitely not New Age fluffy bunny by a LONG shot. Advanced work and well worth the reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Solid reading for those who want to explore the culture, February 15, 2000
If you have already read some of the medieval sagas of Ireland and Wales (like the Tain or the Mabinogi) and you want to know more about the cultures that gave birth to those tales, then this is the book for you. Although this classic volume is not recent, its content remains factual, reliable, and fascinating. This is not a book to be read at one sitting. Give yourself time to consider each chapter carefully. Perhaps you'll want to read or reread some of the tales before going on. For those who follow this approach, this book can be a source of inspiration as well as information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Foremost Work in the Field
This work has become the classic work on the structure of Celtic mythology. The work consists of three parts, each of which is an important work in itself. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Chris Travers

5.0 out of 5 stars An in-depth study of Celtic myths, religion, and culture. Dense but readable, with too much comparativestudy. Highly recommended
Celtic Heritage is an in-depth study of the myths of Ireland and Whales, interpreting the myths, identifying key themes, and determining the impact of pre-Christiain Celtic... Read more
Published on August 14, 2006 by Juushika

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent primer
In this book, Alywn and Brinley explore the myths of the ancient Celts in order to undertsand their culture, values and beliefs through the stories they told. Read more
Published on May 28, 2006 by Angel

3.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of Celtic mythology
TThis mythic study is considered by many as a must-read on the subject of Celtic Mythology. Meticulously detailing Irish and Welsh myths in terms of cycles and themes, this book... Read more
Published on December 9, 2005 by Siobhan Olaoghaire Sannes

4.0 out of 5 stars A 'must-buy'
One can easily imagine a more engaging text than the Rees' now-standard reference (and one that doesn't include the imaginatve expansion of Dumezil), but this volume is worth its... Read more
Published on July 5, 2002 by jkelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Heritage: Ancient Tradition in Ireland and Wales
This book is to be highly recommended. Among strict Celtic scholars, this book is always near the top of the "Must Get" list. Read more
Published on July 7, 2001 by uberrod

2.0 out of 5 stars dull & boring read; suited to scholarly types only
After a trip to Ireland & Scotland this spring, I thought it would be interesting to find out about Irish & Scottish history, mythology, etc. Read more
Published on June 17, 1999

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