A dictionary of Celtic mythology /
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Author / Creator: | MacKillop, James. |
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Imprint: | Oxford ; New York : Oxford Universtiy Press, 2004. |
Description: | xxxiv, 456 p. ; 20 cm. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Oxford paperback reference Oxford reference online. Oxford paperback reference. |
Subject: | Mythology, Celtic -- Dictionaries. Mythology, Celtic. Dictionaries. |
Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9349345 |
Summary: | A comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient and modern traditions, in 4,000 entries ranging from brief definitions toshort essays. An introductory essay explores the origins and identity of Celts, the history of the Celtic revival, and the meaning and role of mythology. |
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Item Description: | Originally published: New York; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. |
Physical Description: | xxxiv, 456 p. ; 20 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-448) and index. |
ISBN: | 9780198609674 0191726559 (electronic book) 9780191726552 (electronic book) |