Celtic Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Myths & Monsters - Hardcover

by Juliette Wood (Introduction by), J. K. Jackson (Editor)

Companion volume to Celtic Ancient Origins, this beautiful edition features the myths of Ireland, and the Celtic peoples of Ancient Europe.

A gorgeous Collector's Edition. Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and witches, Celtic myths and fairy tales are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly told in classic stories, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture in a tribute to the heroism, romance and mystery of the Celtic people.

Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works of myth and history into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

Author Biography

Dr Juliette Wood is an American folklore historian who has written extensively on mythology, magic, medieval and Celtic folklore, and medievalist revivals. She is a member and past president of the Folklore Society and has been a frequent presenter for television and radio. She has published on a wide range of subjects and is the author of several books, such as Eternal Chalice: The Enduring Legend of the Holy Grail (London: Bloomsbury, 2008) and Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore (London: Bloomsbury, 2018), and currently teaches at Cardiff University.