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Fairy tale mythologies of the Celtic world are brought to life in this exciting new comprehensive volume. Over 200 images, including fine art paintings, illustrate ancient stories, making Celtic Mythology the most evocative and detailed guide to the intriguing myths and legends of the Celtic world. Arthur Cotterell, a world-renowned authority on and scholar of mythology, re-tells ancient Celtic myths in a way that accentuates both their spell-binding quality and fascinating statuses as glimpses into an archaic culture. Celtic Mythology is an encyclopedia that details characters, stories, interesting locations and sites of interest, significant events, and symbols that pertain to Celtic lore. Each entry works to offer the reader an overview of Celtic mythology as well as insight into the interconnectedness of the myths and histories of the ancient Celts. This wonderful volume includes all of the most memorable and magical Celtic characters and concepts such as: the fearless but fated heroes Arthur, Owain, and Cuchulainn; the doomed lovers Lancelot and Guinevere; Tristan and Isolde; the mystical Druids; enchanted cauldrons; and sparkling other worlds. Some interpretative illustrations include those of the Seers, Magic and Enchantment, Heroic Quests, Fantastic Voyages, and many more. Celtic Mythology is the complete and lavish guide to the lore of this most significant and ancient culture; it is universal in theme, timeless in appeal, and will surely become the classic reference on the subject.