Uncovering Celtic Mythology - Lucas Russo

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n nRelive the magic of captivating legends and folktales in this rich collection on Celtic Mythologyn nIn 58 BCE, when Julius Caesar - the famous Roman general - wrote a commentary on the Gallic wars, he described the Celt speaking people who lived in the area then known as the Gaul. n nThese people had their own culture, gods, and beliefs - called Celtic Mythology - which were very different from the Romans.n nThe influence of this mythology, however, was not limited to a small territory. This culture spread across Europe, especially to the western nations of Britain, Ireland, France, and Spain.n nThe legacy of Celts is still alive, and you may even have encountered these traces of Celtic culture: n n● The languages spoken by modern-day Irish, Scottish, and Welsh peoplen n● King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Tablen n● The legends and pop-culture depictions of the shrieking spirit of Bansheen n● Conan the Barbarian, a very famous character appearing in films as well as comicsn n● Bran Stark, from Game of Thrones, who becomes the Three-eyed Ravenn nThe above examples are just a handful of successors from the ancient Celtic culture, and the last two draw direct inspiration from Celtic mythology.n nAnd there's even more from where those came from...n nIn Uncovering Celtic Mythology, you will discover: n n● A comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to understanding the world of Celtic Mythologyn n● The origins and culture of the Celtic people that inhabited Western Europe since the Iron Agen n● Symbolisms and Beliefs: explore creation myths, sacred trees, sacred festivals, and more!n n● Irish and Welsh Mythologies (and how they continue the folkloric traditions of the Celts)n n● The Great Cycles - relive the 4 great sagas that form the mythological history of Ireland's Celtic peoplen n● A curated collection of folktales that form an important part of Irish and Welsh mythologiesn n● 50+ character profiles - enjoy a lively cast of well known mythical heroes, gods, and goddessesn n nn