A dictionary of Celtic mythology
Book • 1998
James MacKillop's 'Dictionary of Celtic Mythology' provides concise entries on gods, heroes, creatures, places, and motifs from Celtic myth and folklore across regions and time periods.
The dictionary synthesizes primary sources, scholarly research, and folkloric variants to offer clear definitions and context for each entry.
It's designed as an accessible reference for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Celtic tradition and mythic patterns.
MacKillop's work is valued for its thorough cross-referencing and bibliographic pointers to further reading.
The book serves as a standard reference in Celtic studies and popular explorations of mythology.
The dictionary synthesizes primary sources, scholarly research, and folkloric variants to offer clear definitions and context for each entry.
It's designed as an accessible reference for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Celtic tradition and mythic patterns.
MacKillop's work is valued for its thorough cross-referencing and bibliographic pointers to further reading.
The book serves as a standard reference in Celtic studies and popular explorations of mythology.
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