Celtic Mythology: A Collection of Ancient Celtic Fairy Tales (Annotated) with a Historical Introduction

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Last update: 11-04-2024


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Great collection of the timeless myths and fairy tales of the Celts by Joseph Jacobs

The annotations includes:

  • Author biography of Joseph Jacobs
  • The history of the Celts

Celtic mythology is widely considered to be among the most captivating of Europe's various mythologies due to the presence of a number of captivating aspects, including but not limited to: adventure, heroism, romance, and magic.

The Celts were once a great people who dominated most of Europe, but, as a result of Roman invasions, they have since been reduced to a few minor groupings. Their mythology, on the other hand, was preserved largely as a result of the efforts of later monks from Ireland and Wales who wrote down the stories.

The ancient Celts were a group of people with central European origins who had a common culture, language, and worldview. The Celts moved around over time. They established businesses all over Europe, from Britain and Spain to Turkey and Ireland.

It is unclear how race, language, and culture are related in the Celtic realm, and there is disagreement about what terms should be used to describe the Iron Age inhabitants of Britain and Ireland. The term "Celt" no longer generally refers to a particular ethnic group, but rather to "speakers of Celtic languages" in academic circles.

This mystery surrounding the Celts make their Fairy tales and myths even more interesting and sought after, especially the ancient long forgotten ones in this tile which have been selected by Joseph Jacobs.

Here Are Some of The Myths Inside:

  • I. Connla and the Fairy Maiden
  • II. Guleesh
  • III. The Field of Boliauns
  • IV. The Horned Women
  • V. Conal Yellowclaw
  • VI. Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'neary
  • VII. The Shepherd of Myddvai
  • VIII. The Sprightly Tailor
  • IX. The Story of Deirdre
  • X. Munachar and Manachar
  • XI. Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree
  • XII. King O'Toole and His Goose
  • XIII. The Wooing of Olwen
  • XIV. Jack and His Comrades
  • XV. The Shee an Gannon and The Gruagach Gaire
  • XVI. The Story-Teller at Fault
  • XVII. The Sea-Maiden and Many More Fairy Tales

About the Author:

Australian folklorist, literary critic, social scientist, historian, and writer of English literature Joseph Jacobs (29 August 1854 – 30 January 1916) also became a well-known collector and publisher of English folklore.

Jacobs was born into a Jewish household in Sydney. Some of the most well-known translations of English fairy tales, such as "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", "The Three Little Pigs", "Jack the Giant Killer", and "The History of Tom Thumb" were made famous by his work.

He was named a member of the board of seven editors in 1908 who worked on the Jewish Publication Society of America's new English translation of the Bible

Get this title today, and start exploring the fascinating ancient myths and fairy tales of the Celts!


Top reviews from the United States

Sweet-Unicorn
5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic fairy tales
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
If you love Celtic fairy tales, or just want to know what they are, this would be a great book to check out. There are so many stories within. A fascinating read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Goddess of Chaos
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual set of myths...
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
Sometimes it feels !one we've all grown up on the same myths, legends and fairytales, but here is a collection of new-to-me Celtic myths that were fascinating to read while getting ready for a trip to Ireland. Part way through "THE STORY-TELLER AT FAULT" I flu d myself thinking of the fae, leprechauns, and various concepts of magic and mysticism that I associate with the lands of the Celts.

I was gifted with a copy of this book, am choosing to share my review, and am really glad I had a chance to experience these stories.
ula
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
I love all kinds of myths. They show how people used to see the world around them. The myths I really like. Well written book. Enjoy. Great book for history nerds.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Arabella Auberon
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible stories from a magical culture.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
This book is wonderful and I love all of the myths and stories in it. The Celts were a fierce and beautiful culture and these stories give us a glimpse of how fascinating and magical they were. These stories are like a cultural time capsule that gives us a small sliver of insight into the magnificent people who shared these myths to begin with. If you love myths, Celtic lore, or mysterious cultures long past, grab a copy of this book, it’s so much fun to read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
tburbr
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
This book was well written and easy to read. I enjoyed reading this and learning some new stories that I can share with the younger generations in my family.

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Phoenix
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Tales!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
I come from these Gaelic/Celtic cultures and a lot of these fairy tales are new to me. It was fun reading the old tales and thinking back to ancient times. I'd recommend this for both Celtic and fairy tale enthusiasts.

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