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Lebor Gabála Érenn is a collection of poems and prose narratives in the Irish language intended to be a history of Ireland and the Irish from the creation of the world to the Middle Ages. There are a number of versions, the earliest of which was compiled by an anonymous writer in the 11th century. It recounts the mythical taking of Ireland by the Milesians, and how they assumed the kingship over the Tuatha De Danann.

Step into the enchanting world of Celtic myths and legends with T. W. Rolleston’s *Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race*, a captivating collection that brings to life the timeless tales of ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. From heroic warriors and cunning druids to magical creatures and mystical landscapes, each story immerses readers in a universe of wonder, adventure, and moral lessons that have shaped Celtic culture for centuries.

This book explores the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology, revealing the origins of legendary figures, heroic quests, and supernatural phenomena that have fascinated generations. Through vivid storytelling, readers will encounter gods and goddesses, brave heroes, enchanted forests, and the magical forces that govern these timeless narratives, gaining both entertainment and cultural insight.

This is the first complete translation of the largest literary text surviving from twelfth-century Ireland, the most comprehensive early collection of Fenian stories and poetry. This new translation is based on existing manuscript sources and is richly annotated, looking at the Acallam's place in Irish tradition and its wider literary impact.

The new instalment in T&H’s successful myths series (after The Greek and Roman Myths and The Egyptian Myths) introduces the world of the Celts, their gods and goddesses, heroes, monsters and villains. As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies.

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

Here and there around us are many bloody spoils; horrible are the huge entrails the Morrigan washes.

She has come to us, an evil visitor; it is she who incites us. Many are the spoils she washes, horrible the hateful laugh she laughs.

She has tossed her mane over her back; a good, just heart hates her. Though she is near us, do not let fear startle you.

- Reicne Fothaid Canainne