本书向大众读者整体性地介绍了我们今天称之为“凯尔特”的西欧古代文明的概念、所包含的地域区间、传说系统及其核心文本，既有引人入胜的英雄传奇、战争史诗，魔法、变形和异世界神灵的传说，也有严谨的考古学研究和文本分析证据。在这本书中，读者还会找到许多在电影、游戏、流行文化和当代小说中频繁出现的熟面孔，并增加对他们的了解。
From gods, heroes, and monsters to Druids, sorcerers, and talking animals, TheCeltic Myths explores every aspect of Irish and Welsh myths in this appealing and authoritative guide. Besides vividly retelling the tales, Miranda Aldhouse-Green brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical world she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies.
Starting with a discussion of how myths are transmitted and by whom, Aldhouse-Green continues with an account of Irish and Welsh myths, their key actors and motifs, and themes such as heroes, animals, women, environment, and the Otherworld. The book concludes with a look at the influence of monastic chroniclers on the tales, which they preserved and adapted.
Boxed features, quotes from primary texts and contemporary sources, two-color illustrations, photographs, and drawings all come together to create a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in Celtic history or the history of myth as well as anyone who simply loves a good story.
