Myles Dillon was an Irish historian and philologist deeply engaged with Celtic studies. His scholarship delved into Old Irish and Celtic philology, exploring the shared heritage between Indian and Irish cultures. Dillon's significant contributions include meticulous studies of Irish literature and mythology, featuring translations and commentaries on Old Irish texts. His academic interests extended to comparative philology and linguistics, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of Celtic studies.
Exploring the rich tapestry of ancient Ireland, this collection delves into the Ulster cycle, featuring legendary warriors and their epic tales, alongside the Fenian and kingly cycles that celebrate pre-Christian gods and heroic exploits. These prose tales weave together themes of valor, mythology, and the enduring legacy of Ireland's storied past, capturing the essence of a culture steeped in legend and tradition.
Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes.
Sonderausgabe. 20 Bde. Illustr. cpl. in Kass.
The history and the culture of the Celtic peoples from pre-history to the Norman invasion.