Myths And Legends Of The Celtic Race

This intriguing introduction to a past civilisation through the mystery and magic of their story telling is a fascinating collection of stories of Celtic mythology and includes many of the best-known tales from Ireland and Wales along with many of the lesser-known. The author outlines the history and religious beliefs of the Celts and then traces the development of Celtic literature He discusses the Celts in ancient history, their religion, the Irish invasion myths, early Milesian kings, tales of Ultonian and Ossianic cycles, tales of the Cymry and includes genealogical tables of Don, Llyr and Arthur and his kin.

As more and more people seek their cultural origins, it is timely to reissue classic well-proven texts of myth and legend that will reconnect the readers with their roots. This book is handsomely reset with new illustrations and a new Introduction by Ned Halley specially written for this edition.