Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Hardcover

Philip Freeman’s book, Celtic Mythology, presents the best stories of Celtic mythology for the first time. Despite their cultural and literary influence, little is known about their way of life and beliefs due to the lack of records of their stories. The Celts, characterized as both barbaric and innocent, appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era destroyed by empire ambition and Christianity spread. The book captures the mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spirits, fierce women warriors, and the suspension of time and space in their stories. Writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis have been deeply influenced by these amazing tales, as they bring these shadowy figures to life for the modern reader.