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The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends (Mammoth Books) Paperback – May 10, 2022

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Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and
Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales
which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader.

The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.

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    640 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Robinson
  4. Publication date
    May 10, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    5.13 x 1.63 x 7.88 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1841192481
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1841192482
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Good bedtime stories for all the family.―Hilary Boyd, The Daily Express

Employs his skills as a storyteller, to ensure these tales remain fresh for another generation.―Grania McFadden, Belfast Telegraph

This book brings to life the oldest legends of these isles, in a style that will entertain young and old.―Robert Colbeck, Yorkshire Evening Post

This is an excellent introduction to the legends of all the Celtic traditions, treading a fine line between the accessible and the scholarly.―Linda McKee, Irish News

About the Author

Peter Berresford Ellis is a foremost authority on the Celts and the author of many books in the field including, Celt and Greek (1997), Celt and Roman (1998) and The Ancient World of the Celts (1998). Under the pseudonym Peter Tremayne he is the author of the bestselling Sister Fidelma murder mysteries set in Ireland in the 7th Century.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robinson (May 10, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841192481
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841192482
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 1.63 x 7.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,272 ratings

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Christy S. Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY academic
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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Utterly thorough treatment of Celtic mythology, extensive discussion of shift in language from Hindu-Sanskrit to Old Irish Celtic. Not the book for you if you are not into extensive language discussions. I LOVE it. VERY academic in nature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A entertaining read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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I came across this book while reading takes of my native gods and cultures, for I am of Germanic descent. My wife however has a lot of
Celtic heritage and thought it would be good to know about the legends of other lands. I found the stories very entertaining, so much so that could barely put the book down. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys stories of the old ways as I do.
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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I bought for my son.
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Christopher R. Travers
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2009
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First, this book is not suitable for deep mythological studies. Usually here you need access to source material in the original languages. At least Ellis points you to that material if you want to go that route.

This book is a compilation of retellings of Celtic myths, legends, and folktales. The book is broken up by region and covers Ireland, Man, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany. I found his style enjoyable and easy to read but the structure of the Celtic style of storytelling is entirely left out. Those interested in this should look at his sources (which he discusses if not citing specifically).

The book makes good and light bedtime reading (perhaps what I call a light read might be different than others, but this is pretty light). The stories are generally suitable for reading to kids. It is a nice collection, but has very little value from a scholarly perspective.
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johnstillwell
5.0 out of 5 stars From the harp
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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Great mythology collection full of suspense ,mystery. I recommend this book to all who like intrigue. Very well written and understandable.
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Marc McElligott
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Collection of Celtic Myths and Legends
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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This is an enjoyable fun compilation of old Celtic tales from each of the 6 Celtic nations. The author splits the book up into 6 sections one for each Celtic nation of fairly equal size. The authors introduction explains how he picked and put the collection togther and explains how he tried to make them as close to the oldest know original of each tale as possible. A good read for someone looking for a more entry level book on Celtic Myths.
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Bernadette Wulf
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books of Celtic Lore I've Found
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011
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I'm constantly reading Celtic mythology and lore, and this book stands out as one of the best. There is lots of good background information included, along with a great collection of stories collected throughout Celtic lands. Though many of the names may sound awkward and unfamiliar to our modern ears, the writing flows like a living oral tradition. Whether you are looking for entertaining stories, a deeper understanding of the Celts and their culture, or keys to understanding ancient magical traditions, you will find what you are looking for here.
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M&M
3.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was expecting, for the most part...
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2012
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Mythology has always been one of those subjects that I have found interesting. So I rather quickly motored through the standard Greek and Roman mythology, and thought "hmm where to go now?" And celtic mythology came to mind (Thanks to Diana Gabaldon's book Outlander...)

Now I saw the page count on this book and I figured it would be a rather comprehensive overview of some traditional celtic mythology, and that is exactly what it was. In that respect the book was informative and entertaining, with just enough background history to allow just anyone old person (like me!) to get the general plot line of each myth and legend. However what i didn't expect upon purchasing this book is the density of this material. Many of the names of various characters were very similar or very long so it was often hard to keep track of who was who. Some kind of index with al the names would have been very helpful. Also, since I am not from Scotland nor have I ever been I was also very unfamiliar with the geography of where many of the legends took place.

So all in all I was very entertained by this book, and I also learned a lot about celtic mythology (which was my goal) but it was a struggle. I would not recommend this book for anyone other than readers who have a natural curiosity about the subject because you will definitely need it to get through parts of this book.
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Nipper
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2023
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Viola Fattori
5.0 out of 5 stars Un must per gli appassionati
Reviewed in Italy on April 2, 2024
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Un must per gli appassionati di mitologia celtica.
Completo ed esaustivo, di facile comprensione.
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Abhishek Constantine Winchester Roy
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on Celt history and mythology.
Reviewed in India on October 30, 2022
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This is one of the best books on Celt history and mythology. The author has described Celt history in details, and depicted a vivid picture of their beliefs.
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Cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in France on June 28, 2021
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Very easy to read and to follow … I am really enjoying my summer reading
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Manoli G.
5.0 out of 5 stars How it is written.
Reviewed in Spain on February 4, 2021
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It's really a good book. I have learnt a lot about celtic myths. It's very easy to understand, and it's very well written. I believe it's a good book to have, it doesn't matter if you want to learn all about celtic myths and legends for your studies or simple pleasure. I love it.
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