Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. The winner of the goodreads 2018 readers choice awards, circe is a reimagining of homers the odyssey, though it focuses on a woman from that. Dayna is a witchling waiting to become a full fledged witch. The geographical tales, dindshenchas, emphasize the importance of female divinities and powerful ancestors, while the historical tradition focuses on the colonizers, inventors, or male warriors with the female characters only intervening in episodes.
Jan 25, 2017 riordans made a name for himself with his middle grade fantasy books inspired by ancient myths. This list will be organized according to the category of object. Celtic mythology is the mythology of celtic polytheism, the religion of the iron age celts. Jan 07, 2016 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Patricks day books also includes celtic mythology and folklore. This is a list of giants and giantesses from mythology and folklore. Magnus chase is just a kida kid who happens to be the son of norse god, a fact he discovers just as ragnarok rolls around. Irish, scottish and welsh culture are threaded throughout the book, as is. From the irish epic tain bo cuailnge by anonymous, irelands immortals. We research and explore ancient irish cultural knowledge and concepts and transfer them into a form thats more accessible and relevant for contemporary times. I second the recommendations for katherine kerrs deverry daggerspell is the first book series and mary stewarts merlin the crystal cave series, as well as the dark is rising book 1 is over sea, under stone. By the middle ages, the tuatha themselves were less magical and godlike than legendary figures of history.
Depending on the sources, the importance of gods and goddesses in irish mythology varies. Oct 12, 2007 four treasures, four elements, four suits in the tarot. Mostly we do this through stories but also through associated learnings for modernday audiences. As an irish american mythologyreligion major, i have a lovehate relationship with st. This already difficult quest is further complicated by the fact that most of these books have extremely generic titles like celtic myths and legends or celtic mythology. At first glance, they continue reading the 10 best celtic. An authority on mythology and folklore, michael scott is one of irelands most successful authors.
The 10 best celtic mythology books norse mythology for. I think guy gavriel kays fionavar trilogy the first book is the summer tree is strongly based on celtic and arthurian mythology. This trilogy is an historical fantasy story set in the ninth century ireland and britain. Whitbread childrens book award and the guardian childrens fiction. Mar 17, 2016 llywelyn has set many of her books and stories in ireland, but this retelling of the fenian cycle myths is a deep dive into the story of an irish hero. Im looking for a good fantasy book doesnt matter if it is a series or not set in ireland or based on irish myths and legends. Obrien aeries are not unique to ireland, however, the irish did not develop a ghost tradition until the coming of the anglonormans in 1171, or a demonology until the imposition of continental style roman catholicism circa c. See more ideas about irish mythology, mythology and irish mythology creatures. The riddlemaster trilogy blends celtic mythology, riddles, and. In the 5th century it was borne by saint brigid, the founder of a monastery at kildare and a patron saint of ireland. Another legendary irish monster is the dullahan, a name that can be translated to dark man. Llywelyn has set many of her books and stories in ireland, but this retelling of the fenian cycle myths is a deep dive into the story of an irish. Unhappy love triangles, humans cursed to take the form of animals as in the irish tale of the children of lir, who spend 300 years as swans due to an enchantment cast upon them by their jealous stepmother, and enchanted objects, like the cauldron of dagda which can resurrect dead warriors, are all common motifs throughout. Irish mythology gae bulg, the spear of cu chulainn, made of the bone of a sea monster.
The tales are, in the main, related in four cycles which sometimes are intertwined, the mythological cycle, the ulster cycle, the fenian cycle and the historical cycle. Aug 24, 2019 why does how irish language and mythology is used in western fantasy matter. Has anyone read kenneth flints irish mythology books. Collected together for the first time on a unique dvdrom we are pleased to present a selection of 180 rare, vintage books on the subject of celtic mythology and culture. There is a lot of political turmoil, alliances, betrayals and such. Theres a ridiculous number of introductory books on celtic mythology out there. Aug 24, 2017 the classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in young adult literature.
Scariest monsters and demons from celtic myth for halloween. Celtic mythology and irish legends books, irish, celtic. For the most part, irish mythology is a tradition of heroic tales, of kings and courts, politics and war. There are also other sources such as the book of hy maine, the great book of lecan, the yellow book of lecan and also the book of ballymote. Irish mythology gae buide yellow shaft, a yellow spear that can inflict wounds from which none could recover. Modern fantasy authors have often been inspired by the wealth of folklore and mythology across many cultures, both current and ancient. Often portrayed in contemporary fantasy fiction and video games, this foreteller of death is the. For centuries the myths and legends of ireland, scotland, wales, and england have carried down through stories told around firesides, in halls, and finally transcribed and adapted in the pages of booksfrom the mabinogion to the lord of the rings to the once and future king. Mythological objects encompass a variety of items e. A lucky list of celtic mythology and irish legends for children a list of the best irish folktales and fairy tales for kids. Figuring out which ones are the best can be a daunting task. Celtic mythology, fantasy, and historical fiction books set in ancient ireland. Website for irish and celtic literature, mythology, and folklore, including fairy tales, mythological hero tales, and study resources.
Recommendation for a fantasy book set in ireland or based on irish. Jack vances lyonesse trilogy of fantasy novels is set in the mythical elder isles, situated southwest of cornwall and west of brittany, consisting of a large island called hybras, the hybrasil of ancient irish legend, surrounded by numerous smaller islands of various sizes. In irish mythology this was the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom, the daughter of the god dagda. Ron hubbard, wellknown for his science fiction and fantasy stories, had this to say about the fantasy genre, fantasy, so far as literature is concerned, is defined in the dictionary as literary or dramatic.
Fairy tales and stories of enchantment from ireland, scotland, brittany, and wales irish books, mythology books, adult fairy tales, celtic gifts by kate forrester aug 30, 2016 4. The drama of myths are particularly wellsuited to provide the scaffolding for teenage stories, whether focused coming of age or romance and adventure. See more ideas about celtic mythology, celtic and mythology. Study the mythology, folklore and fairy tales from all corners of a fascinating country steeped in local history. Irish, scottish and welsh culture are threaded throughout the book, as is the idea that celtic travelers settled in north america. All aspects of celtic culture and mythology are covered including, for example. Hounded by kevin hearne, daughter of the forest by juliet marillier, hexed by kevin hearne, the mabinogion by anonymou. Looking for fantasy with a basis in celtic mythology. Sf and fantasy books that are either directly inspired by celtic myth and folklore, or that draw on celtic traditions, myths, and lore. Irish mythological characters and monsters have become staples of western fantasy in many ways. October daye series rosemary and rue by seanan mcguire. All cultures have mythologies that explain the origin of the world and the existence of good and evil, and when analyzed collectively, often these stories have more in common than difference.
Gaiman somehow manages to faithfully recreate these ancient tales while weaving the various narratives into. Formerly the name for the charioteers goad, a split piece of wood. Witches of ash and ruin masterfully blends together witchcraft and celtic mythology for an adrenalinepacked murder mystery. List of giants in mythology and folklore wikipedia.
Fascinating myths and legends of gods, goddesses, heroes and monster from the ancient irish, welsh, scottish and brittany mythology. Doomed love and magic are closely associated with celtic mythology. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including. It is common to drawn on folklore for fantasy writing. See more ideas about irish mythology, mythology and celtic mythology. They are imaginative stories inspired by the remnants of an ancient culture and mythology. This is a list of works of speculative fiction set wholly or partly in ireland, gleaned from the internet, from rec.
The spear of diarmuid ua duibhne, given to him by aengus. We meet finn as a helpless child who loses his parents in an attack by their ancient clan enemies, the morna. Bridget f irish, english, irish mythology anglicized form of the irish name brighid meaning exalted one. Mercy thompson series moon called by patricia briggs. Celtic fantasy stories are filled with mystery and magic. Norse mythology, by neil gaiman gaimans no stranger to norse gods see. Balance is important in this mythology, as in most. Robert holdstocks mythago wood, which won the world fantasy award for best. Mar 11, 2015 fantasies inspired by mythology from the british isles. Myths express our basic need to explain and preserve the story of life. American gods, highlighted below, but in his new book, hes not simply picking apart old myths and using the parts to build new storieshes actually recasting them and retelling them with a modern approach.
Overall, this is an absolute must for anyone with an interest in irish history, local legends, myths and superstitions, and the ancient folklore of. The irish sidheelf legends show up in a fair number of urban fantasy books. Folklore and mythology are strong influences in modern fantasy. Epidemics in ancient ireland and a pattern to remember. Celtic mythology and irish legends books and activities for.
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