Description: English Myths : From King Arthur and the Holy Grail to George and the Dragon, Hardcover by Kerrigan, Michael, ISBN 1838861718, ISBN-13 9781838861711, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US 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. The mythology and folklore of England is as old as the land itself, rich in symbolism and full of tales of quests and heroic derring-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 fantasy. Th 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 the 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 country's patron saint.
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Book Title: English Myths : from Beowulf to George and the Dragon
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Amber Books LTD
Publication Year: 2022
Topic: Ancient / General, Europe / Great Britain / Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485), Folklore & Mythology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, History
Item Length: 9.6 in
Author: Michael Kerrigan
Item Width: 7.3 in
Format: Hardcover
