Women in Celtic Myth

by Caldecott, Moyra

• ISBN13: 9780892813575
• ISBN10: 0892813571
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-03-01
• Publisher: Destiny Books

Summary

In Celtic myth, the mixture of wise spiritual teaching and dramatic imagery creates new, potent, and disturbing visions. This selection of eleven storiessome more than 3,000 years old focuses on the women of ancient British mythology, from the formidable women warriors who trained heros to fight and kill to the beautiful companions who led them to higher realms of feminine intuition and spiritual wisdom. Caldecott goes beyond a mere recounting of female strength, providing lucid personal commentary that illuminates the complete myth and the culture from which it springs. These powerful stories transmit a recognition of the mystery of being and an understanding of the powerful magic of inner transformation.

Author Biography

<p><b>Women in Celtic Myth</b> <br><i>Tales of Extraordinary Women From Ancient Celtic Tradition</i> <p>Introduction <br>Rhiannon <br>Arianrod and Blodeuwedd <br>The Three Etains <br>Emer and the Women Who Loved Cuchulain <br>Macha <br>The Morrigu <br>Deirdre <br>Findabair and Maeve <br>Grania <br>The Farmer's Youngest Daughter <br>The Sea-Maiden

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(12)
Rhiannon	13	(30)
Arianrod and Blodeuwedd	43	(30)
The Three Etains	73	(22)
Emer and the Women Who Loved Cuchulain	95	(32)
Macha	127	(6)
The Morrigu	133	(6)
Deirore	139	(14)
Findabair and Maeve	153	(18)
Grania	171	(28)
The Farmer's Youngest Daughter	199	(8)
The Sea-Maiden	207