Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology
Fiona MacDonald
Language: English
Pages: 192
ISBN: 1905638973
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
"Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology" is a collection of classic myths from all over the Celtic world: from Scotland to Ireland to the Isle of Man to Wales and all the way to Brittany. These stories tell of the pride of warriors, the magic of gods and wars between clans. They tell of savage beasts and deadly chariots, of love lost and found, and of friendship and loyalty. An historical introduction explains who the Celts were, describing their beliefs and customs. There is a detailed index, with pronunciations of difficult names and places. The text is enlivened with black-and-white illustrations, and a map of locations and areas mentioned in the text.
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straight to Bran. As soon as Bran received Branwen’s message, his blood boiled with anger. ‘Come on, men!’ he bellowed. ‘We’re going to attack!’ All the lords of Bran’s council agreed to go with him. They left just seven young noblemen to guard and govern Wales. Bran led his army to Ireland. His men sailed in ships, but there was no ship big enough to hold Bran, so he waded across the sea. He carried his favourite musicians on his broad shoulders. One day, King Mallolwch’s servants
not go away, so the woman threw her pot of boiling water over him. He limped home to Maug, wet through, scalded – and dying. ‘Who did this dreadful deed?’ Maug asked in alarm. ‘Me Myself! Me Myself!’ he replied, sadly. ‘Oh silly man! You should have been more careful!’ sighed Maug. ‘But it seems you’ve only yourself to blame!’ she continued, as he panted his last breath. Later, Maug overheard the young woman and some of her friends. They were all laughing and joking. The woman told them
fought demons and monsters, birds and animals talked to humans, and men and women travelled through time or visited magic kingdoms. Every rock and tree and river was alive with its own good, or evil, spirit. Nothing was what it seemed to be; the gods, and human heroes, loved trickery and disguises. The Celtic world thrilled and shivered with promise, possibility, love – and danger. This book contains a collection of Celtic myths and legends from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, the Isle of
Chulainn rode grimly towards him. His horses wept tears of blood, as they too saw death approaching, but Cu Chulainn urged them bravely onwards. With his mighty arms, he hurled his magic spear – that never missed – towards the champion Lugaid. It sliced through nine men, but flew on and on, passing Lugaid by. It seemed that the magic of Death was now stronger than all. Lugaid caught the spear and hurled it back. It struck Cu Chulainn right in the stomach, wounding him horribly. But he
Goll? Will you follow this young man?’ Goll stood proudly and said ‘Yes.’ Fionn led the Fianna in many famous battles, and hundreds of stories are told about their strange and daring adventures: how they killed a magic boar and a five-headed giant, fought with gods, and escaped the dreaded death-goddess, Morrigan. Stories were also told of how they all lived happily in Fionn’s great palace, with five druids to guide them, five doctors to heal them, five poets and twelve musicians
