The Celtic EncyclopediaUniversal-Publishers, 1998 - 1361 pages The book concentrates on the cultures that arose in Europe after the dispersal of the Aryan-speaking people from their homeland north of the Black Sea during BC 4th millenium. Relying on mythology, history and archeology the author has traced the development and movements of the "Q-Celt" and "P-Celt" speaking peoples of Europe and Asia Minor. The time span covers from BC 3rd millenium to the Roman occupation of Celtic Europe. The emphasis is on the Bronze and Iron Ages. The result is a comprehensive overview of the people we have come to call the Celts. The work uses a clear language style and is organized as an encyclopedia for easy reference. Over 50 sub-cultures, 260 tribes and 1000 characters (dieties, heroes, warriors, etc.) are listed alphabetically, with separate chapters describing religious practices, customs, social structure, etc. as well as relevant museum collections and sites of interest. Complete 5 volume set, ISBN 1581128894, US $129.95 Vol 1, ISBN 1581128908, US $25.95 Vol II, ISBN 1581128916, US $25.95 Vol III, ISBN 1581128924, US $25.95 Vol IV, ISBN 1581128932, US $25.95 Vol V, ISBN 1581128940, US $25.95 |
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AGE DATES BATTLES AGE DATES RELATIVES Ailill BATTLES RELATIVES ENEMIES BC 1st Belgae Bodb Dearg brother CATEGORY TYPE CULTURE CENTERS AGE DATES chariot warrior chieftain of Ireland Chulainn Conaire Conaire Mor Conchobar Connacht COUNTRY REGION TERRITORY Cu Chulainn Cualnge Cattle Raid CULTURE COUNTRY REGION CULTURE COUNTRY TERRITORY CULTURE Goidel COUNTRY Daghda Danann DATES BATTLES RELATIVES DATES RELATIVES ENEMIES Emain Macha EPITHET ALTERNATIVE SEX Eremon father Fergus FESTIVAL CATEGORY TYPE filidh Fionn Fionn mac Cumhaill Fomorii Gaul goddess Goidel Gwawl head chieftain hero warrior high chieftain Iarbonel Ireland Iron BC 2nd-1st killed LANDMARKS SITES AGE Leinster Lloegr Lugaid Lugh Mac Cecht Magh mBreg Magh Tuireadh Magog Manawyddan Medbh Mide Munster NAME EPITHET ALTERNATIVE NAME SEX Partholon Pryderi Pwyll REGION TERRITORY LANDMARKS REMARKS Rhiannon Rudraige Samhain SEX CATEGORY TYPE SEX M CATEGORY SITES AGE DATES SITES CENTERS AGE Tara TERRITORY LANDMARKS SITES tribe TYPE CULTURE COUNTRY TYPE CULTURE Goidel Ulster wife