![]() ![]() It is a good collection for a serious student of Celtic mythology. Many are bloody, violent, and have other mature themes. They are interesting and well written, but they are not meant for children. There are many other stories, about Cu Chulainn and others. When the giant returned, he congratulated Cu Chulainn for his integrity. After cutting off the giant’s head, he was the only one who stayed for the retribution the next morning. This happened for several days, until finally Cu Chulainn took his turn. The introductions are short and sweet, as are the endnotes, and since Irish and Welsh names are tricky, a glossary is provided. When the giant returned the next morning, that warrior had fled. Freeman s Celtic Mythology is a satisfying presentation of a decent selection of Irish and Welsh myths and tales from both pagan and Christian sources.the Oxford hardback is smallish and well-designed. One warrior cut off the giant’s head, but to everyone’s surprise, the giant picked up his head and walked out. In one story, a giant walked into a group of feasting warriors and challenged them to see if someone could cut off his head, but then the next day he would cut off the warrior’s head. Basically, whenever the people needed a hero, they called on him. He was super strong, and no one could ever defeat him. For example, there is the story of Cu Chulainn, a very fierce warrior. ![]() Most of them are about the Celtic warriors. ![]()
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