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Dictionary of Celtic Mythology (Oxford Paperback Reference)

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Title: Dictionary of Celtic Mythology (Oxford Paperback Reference)
by Peter Berresford Ellis
ISBN: 0-19-508961-8
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pub. Date: June, 1994
Format: Paperback
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $14.95
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Average Customer Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

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Rating: 2
Summary: Not Recommended
Comment: Like many of P.B. Ellis' books, this volume is not as accurate as it seems. The linguistic information, in particular, is unreliable. For a few more dollars, you can have the much more reliable and more comprehensive _Dictionary of Celtic Mythology_ edited by James Mac Killop. It's worth the extra investment, no matter how strict your budget.

Rating: 4
Summary: Highly recommended
Comment: This is a very useful reference book for anyone studying Celtic mythology. It is comprehensive and its readability is enhanced by the clear and uncluttered design. Entries vary from names ("Manannan Mac Lir") to topics ("Ard Ri"), and provide succinct yet clear descriptions and histories. However, it is clear that choices have been made where space was limited or excessive material would detract from the readability. This is most notable in cases where the book says, "There are no fewer than seven persons of this name in Celtic mythology. However, the most notable is ...". Yet despite this minor shortcoming, this is one of the books I reach for first when I need to look up the details of some obscure Irish hero or monster.

All in all, this is an excellent book for getting a basic idea before embarking on a more detailed investigation.

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