Book 1926

Celtic Myth and Arthurian Romance

8 readers

Publisher: Columbia University Press
Language: English
Published: 1926

Mythology, celtic
Arthurian romances
Celtic Myths
Irish Sagas
Grail
Mythology
History and criticism
Mythology, Celtic, in literature

Loomis explores the theory that the Arthurian Romances are based on Celtic Myths, transmitted to French by Breton bards. He explores the links between the Irish Sagas, the Welsh Mabinogion, and the various forms of the Arthurian Legends. He links Gawain with the Irish hero Cuchulain, Merlin to Mider, and the Grail to the cauldron of the Dagda and the Lia Fail.