Celtic Heroines

Jenny Sullivan

An entertaining booklet comprising stories of enchantment and deceit, love and godliness in the lives of ten Celtic legendary heroines, namely Arianrhod, Blodeuwedd, Branwen, Ceridwen, Dwynwen, Gwenhwyfar, Luned, Melangell, Olwen and Rhiannon. 10 black-and-white illustrations.

ISBN: 9781843230731

Price: £4.95

Department: Legends, History, Welsh History, Celtic

Format: Paperback

Language: English

No. of pages: 96

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These are substantial stories, strong stuff, retold by an entertaining and experienced story-teller. - John Spink, Gwales

Blurb

Rhiannon, Blodeuwedd, Branwen and Olwen - thus begins a litany of names which conjures up the enchanting (and often enchanted) women from the Mabinogi, the ancient legends that are still an inspiration in Celtic countries. Other women from old Welsh folklore are also featured: Melangell, who protected wild creatures; Dwynwen, patron saint of lovers; manipulative Cerdiwen who could take any shape she chose. Jenny Sullivan has found the voice of each of these women, and tells every woman's tale with the grace and wit of a true storyteller. This collection of ten stories will delight contemporary readers, just as they entertained audiences who heard them told hundreds of years ago. Celtic Heroines also contains arresting, stylish black-and-white illustrations by Llinos Mair.

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