English Myths :From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon - Myths & Legends
English Myths :From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon - Myths & Legends
hardback
Published:
14 July, 2022
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Description
The mythology and folklore of England is as old as the land itself, rich in symbolism and full of tales of quests and heroic daring-do, ghosts and witches, romantic heroines and noble outlaws. Who hasn’t heard of the master sorcerer Merlin, Robin Hood and his merry men, or the legendary monster Grendel?
Beginning with the great Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, English Myths explores the early legends of post-Roman England, many of which blend history and myth. The book goes on to examine the rich seam of Arthurian and romantic legends first told in the Medieval era, before looking at English folk heroes and the beasts, witches and ghosts that have haunted the land. Discover the brothers Hengist and Horsa, legendary leaders of the first Angles, Saxons and Jutes to settle in England; learn the tragic story of Cornish hero Tristan and his love for Irish princess Iseult; tremble at the Black Dog ghost, a nocturnal hellhound found stalking the country from Suffolk in the east to Devon in the west; and enjoy the tale of George and the dragon, who saved the nation from a rampaging serpent and became the patron saint of the country.
Illustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, English Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781838861711 |
| ISBN10 | 1838861718 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 900 g |
| Product Dimensions | 192 x 250 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Amber Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Michael Kerrigan was educated at St. Edward’s College and University College, Oxford, England. He is the author of History of the World, Dark History of the Catholic Church, The Knights Templar and Amazing Churches of the World. He is a columnist, book reviewer, and feature writer for publications including the Scotsman and the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Kerrigan lives with his family in Edinburgh.