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Decent Survey, though somewhat dated
This book is somewhat dated (as can be expected given that it was published about a hundred years ago).At the same time, it is fairly basic in the level of analysis given, so it is probably one of the better introductions to the study of Celtic myth (after one is generally familiar with the sources and myths themselves).

Where the book really shines though is in the illustration setting.It includes detailed material on New Grange, Gaulish coins, Gaulish iconography and more.

On the whole, I think the book is still quite valuable despite its age, and I would highly recommend it.

An amazing mythology collection
I suppose that some of the work in this book, one of a 13 volume set written between 1916 and 1932 (reprinted in the 1960s), has been changed by more recent scholarship, but there is still nothing to equal this fantastic achievement.The set includes not only the more familiar myths such as Greek and Roman, but pretty well succeeds in its goal to include all of humanity. The text is extremely detailed but very readable; none of the turgid prose so often associated with academia. The volumes contain numerous illustrations, both in the text and as plates (mostly black & white.)

One of the most useful parts of the set is the final volume, an extremely detailed index, which allows the reader to pursue a theme, or even a topic as specific as the significance of belts, across all the volumes.The individual volumes do not have their own indices, but the tables of contents are fairly detailed.The books appear to have been issued without dust jackets.

good for the advanced student of mythology
Despite it seemingly basic title, this is not a basic text for explorers of Celtic mythology.For those interested in introducing themselves to the stories, something like Squire or Rolleston might be more useful.But to someone who already knows them, they will find the tale theme comparisons interesting and might also enjoy the presentations of alternative forms of the tales.It is more of a comparative study, rather than a straight forward rendering of the tales.While the three major heroes (CuChulain, Fion, and Arthur) get a fuller treatment, other stories, which would be pages long in other books, are reduced to as little as a paragraph.It is a great book, though, for one ready to delve farther into this fascinating subject. ... Read more

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A Fascinating Compilation of Irish Facts and Lore
I have already read this work from cover to cover in a previous translatlantic edition (pub. by Weidenfeld and Nicolson,London, 1994) and I can guarantee that it is truly a brilliant work. American (and Irish-American) readers have every reason to look forward to the next publication of this and to pre-order it now to be sure that they don't miss a copy. For those of you who are familiar with the phenomenon of 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' they will realise how enjoyable each entry is for lovers of words, folklore, history, mythology and so many more topics. The original Brewers dictionary covered a whole range of WORLD lore. It is so incredible that the distinguished authors have managed to present no fewer than 6,000 brilliant entries just related to Ireland!!! This book is an essential reference tool not only for the Irish (this book belongs to all Irish people who have every reason to be proud of it). It should also be possessed by anyone who seriously loves folklore and language lore and who has a love and respect for the history and culture of the beautiful Emerald Isle. P.S. As readers of my other reviews may notice, I always give good star ratings since I only review works that I believe are excellent (there is no point in anyone writing spiteful comments about books that are unworthy of a review). ... Read more

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The Irish Currach Folk
This book covers the history, various forms, and supplementary equipement used (even down to the pampoodies -- goatskin boots worn).It is the absolute best book I have found on currachs.The back of the book includes plans for many different types of currachs.Anyone interested in currach history, currach building, or Irish culture would greatly benefit from this gem. ... Read more

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This study of Irish mythology is one in a series of seven that consists of comprehensive analyses of each of the six major Indo-European mythologies.
The Indo Europeans are defined by a common group of languages that extend, as the name implies, from India to Ireland.Among these peoples extensive mythologies have survived in Indian, Persian, Greek, Norse or Germanic, Irish, and Welsh and Arthurian stories.We caution that our account is not for the faint-hearted since our studies have analyzed all of these six mythologies individually in a long and intensive study to a depth that has not even been attempted for a hundred years or more.
Uniquely, traditional Irish mythology is dominated by the presence of multiple invasions and the many conflicts between the Danaan “Gods” and Men.This situation is shown in a unique Irish resource, the “Book of Invasions” or “Lebor Gabala Erenn”.The most striking individual link is the Irish hero Cuchulain’s solitary defense of Ulster; it is essentially identical with the similar Indian exploit of Uttara the son of King Virata found in the Mahabharata.Also significant is that Cuchulain’s killing of his own son is matched in Persian myth.And we have a prominent “Blue-throated God” in both Irish and Indian myth.
However, Irish mythology is marked by the existence of detailed and complex genealogies and so we show that the picture they create is false since identical names are found in supposedly widely separated events.Thus the genealogies are frequently duplicated and overlapping.As a result we show that the picture of the many traditional invasions is also false and that there was probably just one invasion.
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Chapters: Samhain, Imbolc, Mag Mell, Carman, Fir Bolg, Aimend, Cas Corach, Slane, Ethal, Lughnasadh, Anubal, Irish Mythology in Popular Culture, List of High Kings of Ireland, Mythological Cycle, High King of Ireland, Deda Mac Sin, Otherworld, Fenian Cycle, Fidchell, Immram, Dáire Doimthech, Síl Conairi, Dindsenchas, Cian D'fhearaibh Bolg, Fili, the Voyage of Bran, Vlakados, Táin Bó, Lia Fáil, Geis, Wren Day, Scota, Lugaid Loígde, Mór Muman, Fuamnach, Brazil, Máel Dúin, Erin, Hill of Allen, Tír Na Nóg, Wasteland, Banshenchas, Connla's Well, Wrenboys, Óengus Bolg, the Hounds of the Morrigan, Uisnech, Leanan Sídhe, Dáire Mac Dedad, Goídel Glas, Íar Mac Dedad, Fenius Farsa, Echtra, Conganchnes Mac Dedad, Knockanare Well, Cycles of the Kings, Mount Killaraus, Sadb Ingen Chuinn, Nevan, Hungry Grass, Bláthnat, King of the May, Imbas Forosnai, Canola, Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase and Fable, Tuan Mac Cairill, the Voyage of the Uí Chorra, Lake-Burst, Creidne, Dealga, Dealgnaid, Temair Breg, Brea, the Voyage of Snedgus and Mac Riagla, Kareen. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 288. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Elements of Irish mythology have appeared many times in popular culture. Placenames Fiction Poetry Comics Animation Comics Music Sport Scouting Games Literature Song Australian folk band Spiral Dance, in their 1999 CD titled Magick, includes a song titled "Song for a Selkie". Games Film Television Finnish progressive metal group Amorphis featured Usnech on their first album "The Karelian Isthmus" on a song "Exile Of The Sons Of Uisliu". ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23085193 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Mythological Cycle is one of the four major cycles of Irish mythology, and is so called because it represents the remains of the pagan mythology of pre-Christian Ireland, although the gods and supernatural beings have been euhemerised into historical kings and heroes. The cycle consists of numerous prose tales and poems found in medieval manuscripts, as well as pseudohistorical chronicles such as Lebor Gabála Érenn and the early parts of the Annals of the Four Masters and Seathrún Céitinn's History of Ireland. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Mississippi Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on December 22, 2004. The length of the article is 6302 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: McCarthy, Mac Airt and mythology: Suttree and the Irish high king.(Cormac McCarthy, Cormac Mac Airt, Buddy Suttree)(Critical essay)
Author: James Potts
Publication: The Mississippi Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 58Page: 25(15)

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1912. Cousins began in Belfast as office boy, clerk, and secretary to the Lord Mayor; moved to Dublin in the 1890s and became a Theosophist, vegetarian, and playwright. Contents: On Mythology in General; On Mythological Interpretation; The Mythos in Ireland: Historical; The Mythos in Ireland: Cosmic and Theogonic; The Mythos in Ireland: Theological and Religious; The Mythos in Ireland: Philosophical and Practical; and Some Studies in Exegesis. See other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In Irish mythology, Uathach was Scáthach's daughter. According to a legend, Cú Chulainn, who had recently arrived at Scáthach's fortress-home to be her pupil, had a quarrel with Cochar Crufe, Uathach's lover, because Cú Chulainn accidentally broke one of Uathach's fingers. Having been challenged to single combat by Cochar Crufe, Cú Chulainn killed him during the fight. Eventually, Uathach became Cú Chulainn's lover. In Scottish mythology, Uathach had spurned the advances of Cochar Croibhe, the same character as Cochar Crufe. When she first saw Cú Chulainn, she instantly fell in love with him, and he with her. He was so taken by her beauty, that he forgot his strength and broke her hand. Seeing this, Cochar Croibhe challenged Cú Chulainn to the death, despite Uathach's protests. When Cú Chulainn won the duel, he became Uathach's lover. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Salmon of Wisdom or Salmon of Knowledge (bradán feasa) is a creature figuring in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. The Salmon figures prominently in The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn, which recounts the early adventures of Fionn mac Cumhaill. According to the story, it was an ordinary salmon that ate the nine hazel nuts that fell into the Well of Wisdom (aka Tobar Segais) from nine hazel trees that surrounded the well. In doing so, the salmon gained all the knowledge in the world. Moreover, the first person to eat of its flesh would, in turn, gain this knowledge. The poet Finn Eces spent seven years fishing for the salmon. When he finally caught it, he instructed his apprentice, Fionn, to prepare it for him. Fionn burned his thumb when spattered with a drop of the hot fat from the cooking salmon and immediately sucked on it to ease the pain. Unbeknownst to Fionn, all the wisdom had been concentrated into that one drop, and Fionn had just imbibed it all. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more