Celtic Folklore: Welsh And Manx V2

by John Rhys

Celtic Welsh And Manx V2 is a book written by John Rhys that explores the rich and fascinating world of Welsh and Manx folklore. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and myths that have been passed down through generations of Celtic people. It is the second volume in a series of books that explores the folklore of different Celtic regions.The book is divided into two sections, one for Welsh folklore and one for Manx folklore. Each section contains a collection of stories, some of which are well-known and others that are more obscure. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from heroic tales of warriors and kings to stories of fairies, ghosts, and other supernatural beings.One of the unique aspects of this book is that it includes stories in their original Welsh and Manx languages, as well as English translations. This allows readers to appreciate the richness and beauty of the original texts and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context in which they were created.Overall, Celtic Welsh And Manx V2 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a window into the rich and vibrant world of Celtic folklore. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history and culture of Wales and the Isle of Man.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History, Mythology, Folklore

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2004

About the author

Sir John Rhys was a Welsh scholar, fellow of the British Academy, Celticist and the first Professor of Celtic at Oxford University.

In 1874 Rhys delivered a series of lectures in Aberystwyth, later published as Lectures on Welsh Philology, which served to establish his reputation as a leading scholar of the Celtic language. This reputation saw him appointed as the first Professor of Celtic at Oxford University in 1877. He was also made a Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford. Rhys was elected bursar of the college in 1885, a position he held until 1895, when he succeeded Daniel Harper as principal.

Reviews

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This is a two volume set originally published in 1901. Covers folklore, beliefs, customs, superstions of people at that time in rural Wales and the Isle of Mann. This is probably 80% or more dealing with the Welsh and covers things like beliefs in fairies, spirits living in wells, trees and lakes and the stories surrounding them, plus lots more. Rhys also goes into the racial aspects of folklore and myth. One thing that made this book great is Rhys actually went to the most isolated places where these beliefs were part of everyday life and interviewed and talked with people compiling first hand reports.

I'm a big believer that folklore and folk customs in the British Isles are a vital source for understanding the Pagan religions of the British Isles because I think much of this stuff is a direct surviving part of Heathenry. These two volumes are one of, if not the, best source for Welsh folk customs.