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A Dictionary of Irish Mythology (Oxford Paperback Reference)

A Dictionary of Irish Mythology (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by PeterBerresfordEllis (Author)

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    Paperback 1991

    $11.93

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    Paperback 1987

    $16.46
Synopsis

The myths and legends of ancient Ireland are arguably as powerful and compelling as those of ancient Greece. There are stories of gods and heroes, goddesses and heroines, of high adventure, the triumph of love, and the conflict of good and evil. Irish mythology has become increasingly popular in recent years, not only through the innumerable retellings of the sagas but by the use of its themes and characters in many modern works of fantasy literature. The dictionary is arranged alphabetically and does not pretend to be an all-embracing guide for academic reference but is a work esssentially for the lay reader - a guide for enthusiasts by which they may pick their way through the fascinating labyrinth of one of Europe's oldest mythologies. It is simply a who's who and what's what of the epic sagas and tales, an accessible handbook giving immediate reference to the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts and Otherworld entities that populate the stories of Irish mythology.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Published: 20 Jun 1991
ISBN 10: 0192828711
ISBN 13: 9780192828712

Media Reviews
A who's who and what's what of irish legends and myths....The writing is entertaining and informative....The contents of this book suggest a thorough mastery of the subject. --Preview
The entries are concise and knowledgeable....No other reference work seems to attempt to do what Ellis' does: present to the lay English reader a window to one of Europe's oldest mythologies in a dictionary format....A useful companion. --Reference Quarterly
Readable and informative....Ellis has done his work well....A good ancillary to Irish and Celtic studies. --Choice
A well-researched and readable dictionary. --The Book Report
Succinctly identifies the role and exploits of each character as well as his or her relationship to others in Celtic cosmology....Dispels the mystery enshrouding the little-known heroes of Irish mythology....A fine complement to the many dictionaries of classical mythology. --Wilson Library
Bulletin
[Offers an] extensive and valuable introduction....His annotations are valuable contributions to the study of Ireland's epic sagas. --American Bookman
Excellent reference for course in Celtic myth. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College
This is an excellent ancillary text for Celtic studies. It helps make sense out of the seeming chaos of unfamiliar material. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College


A who's who and what's what of irish legends and myths....The writing is entertaining and informative....The contents of this book suggest a thorough mastery of the subject. --Preview
The entries are concise and knowledgeable....No other reference work seems to attempt to do what Ellis' does: present to the lay English reader a window to one of Europe's oldest mythologies in a dictionary format....A useful companion. --Reference Quarterly
Readable and informative....Ellis has done his work well....A good ancillary to Irish and Celtic studies. --Choice
A well-researched and readable dictionary. --The Book Report
Succinctly identifies the role and exploits of each character as well as his or her relationship to others in Celtic cosmology....Dispels the mystery enshrouding the little-known heroes of Irish mythology....A fine complement to the many dictionaries of classical mythology. --Wilson Library
Bulletin
[Offers an] extensive and valuable introduction....His annotations are valuable contributions to the study of Ireland's epic sagas. --American Bookman
Excellent reference for course in Celtic myth. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College
This is an excellent ancillary text for Celtic studies. It helps make sense out of the seeming chaos of unfamiliar material. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College

A who's who and what's what of irish legends and myths....The writing is entertaining and informative....The contents of this book suggest a thorough mastery of the subject. --Preview
The entries are concise and knowledgeable....No other reference work seems to attempt to do what Ellis' does: present to the lay English reader a window to one of Europe's oldest mythologies in a dictionary format....A useful companion. --Reference Quarterly
Readable and informative....Ellis has done his work well....A good ancillary to Irish and Celtic studies. --Choice
A well-researched and readable dictionary. --The Book Report
Succinctly identifies the role and exploits of each character as well as his or her relationship to others in Celtic cosmology....Dispels the mystery enshrouding the little-known heroes of Irish mythology....A fine complement to the many dictionaries of classical mythology. --Wilson Library Bulletin
[Offers an] extensive and valuable introduction....His annotations are valuable contributions to the study of Ireland's epic sagas. --American Bookman
Excellent reference for course in Celtic myth. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College
This is an excellent ancillary text for Celtic studies. It helps make sense out of the seeming chaos of unfamiliar material. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College


A who's who and what's what of irish legends and myths....The writing is entertaining and informative....The contents of this book suggest a thorough mastery of the subject. --Preview


The entries are concise and knowledgeable....No other reference work seems to attempt to do what Ellis' does: present to the lay English reader a window to one of Europe's oldest mythologies in a dictionary format....A useful companion. --Reference Quarterly


Readable and informative....Ellis has done his work well....A good ancillary to Irish and Celtic studies. --Choice


A well-researched and readable dictionary. --The Book Report


Succinctly identifies the role and exploits of each character as well as his or her relationship to others in Celtic cosmology....Dispels the mystery enshrouding the little-known heroes of Irish mythology....A fine complement to the many dictionaries of classical mythology. --Wilson Library Bulletin


[Offers an] extensive and valuable introduction....His annotations are valuable contributions to the study of Ireland's epic sagas. --American Bookman


Excellent reference for course in Celtic myth. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College


This is an excellent ancillary text for Celtic studies. It helps make sense out of the seeming chaos of unfamiliar material. --Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College


Author Bio

About the Author
Peter Berresford Ellis, an historian and novelist, is the author of several books on Celtic history and culture, including The Cornish Language and its Literature (1974) and Celtic Inheritance (1985).