Celtic Gods and Heroes

Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes. Noted French scholar and linguist discusses the gods of the continental Celts, the beginnings of mythology in Ireland, heroes, and the two main categories of Irish deities: mother-goddesses — local, rural spirits of fertility or of war — and chieftain-gods: national deities who are magicians, nurturers, craftsmen, and protectors of the people.

• | Author: Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
• | Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• | Publication Date: Nov 01, 2000
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780486414416
• | ISBN-10: 0486414418