Celtic Mythology

Druids to King Arthur. With an introduction by John Matthews

Ward Rutherford, John Matthews

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Coronet Books
14 July 2015

Celtic religion & mythology; Folklore, myths & legends

Ward Rutherford's Celtic Mythology is a classic...

It paints a brilliant portrait of the Celtic world and the way the people of those distant times interpreted the world around them though the creation of myths and legends. - John Matthews

In this lively and absorbing account of the world of Celtic myth and the role it has played in the development of western culture, Ward Rutherford explores one of the jewels of European cultural heritage. In so doing he demonstrates how deeply Celtic mythology has become embedded in Western consciousness.

With a new introduction from John Matthews - historian, folklorist, best selling author of Pirates and winner of the Benjamin Franklin award for The Winter Solstice,

this book provides a highly literary and engaging insight into:

The world of the Celts, including an historical overview from their emergence as an identifiable people around 1000 B.C. Also included is an explanation of their social structure.

The contents of Celtic myths and the differences and similarities between their manifestation in Britain and Ireland.

The geography of the supernatural world of Celtic myth, including discussion of Druids, Shamanism, and the occult meaning of Celtic myths.

The influence of Celtic myth in English literature from Arthurian legend to the Grail legends.

By: Ward Rutherford
Introduction by: John Matthews
Imprint: Coronet Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 120g
ISBN: 9781473606289
ISBN 10: 1473606284
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 14 July 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ward Rutherford was a well-known author of many books on military and historical subjects including Kasserine: Baptism of Fire, The Fall of the Philippines, Hitler's Propoganda Machine and Erwin Rommel.

Reviews for Celtic Mythology: Druids to King Arthur. With an introduction by John Matthews

Ward Rutherford's Celtic Mythology is a classic and justly so...It paints a brilliant portrait of the Celtic world and the way the people of those distant times interpreted the world around them though the creation of myths and legends. * John Matthews *