Pall Thormod Morrisson

The Celtic Heroic Tradition in Myth & Legend Pall Thormod Morrisson

The Celtic heroic tradition in myth and legend originates from the custom of oral storytelling. The early Gaelic literature is peopled with champions, poets, druids and gods, and brimming with action, drama and grotesque humour. Filled with unforgettable characters - Lug, the Dagda, the Morrigan and Badb, Medb and the superhero Cu Chulainn, and stirring tales - the Battle of Maige Tuired, the epic Cattle Raid of Cuailnge, the outlandish Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel and the burlesque Tale of Mac Da Tho's Pig among others. The author approaches the subject from a genuine love of Celtic myth and legend and its cinematic imagery, providing detailed, informative and entertaining commentary and analysis for each tale. The book includes appendixes on The Warrior Image: The Sword: Honour, Power & Prophecy - The Cult of the Head: Ogam: Geasa: and Attainments. Pall Thormod Morrisson is also the author of The Viking Runes.