The Book of Celtic Myths Quotes

“while gods of healing and rebirth might appear as snakes or stags—animals who are continually reborn through the shedding of skin or antlers.”
― Adams Media, The Book of Celtic Myths: From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

“The leaders of the hunt can be viewed as fertility spirits, representations of unrestrained sexuality. In earlier times, the Wild Hunt was associated with fertility cults, but in Christian times it became a symbol of the devil at work, which perhaps highlights the differing sexual attitudes of pagans and Christians. To the former, the sexual urge is wild, chaotic, and celebrated, while to the Christians it is fearsome, demonic, and strange.”
― Adams Media, The Book of Celtic Myths: From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

“The gods of the Celtic pantheons are warriors, adventurers, and accomplished poets to a one—even the most sensitive poet was also a fearsome warrior. It was not simply bravery and fearlessness that was expected of the hero, but also learning, skill, cleverness, and loyalty. A lack of any of these qualities spelled the tragic downfall of many a great Celtic hero.”
― Adams Media, The Book of Celtic Myths: From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales