The legend, lore and spirit of the water horse : from ancient myth to Celtic folklore /
This book brings together the various legends and traditions of the water horse that have arisen over the centuries, in mythology, folklore, literature and the visual arts. It is concerned with the meaning of such stories and with the identification and association of such phenomena with natural, su...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
[2025].
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| Summary: | This book brings together the various legends and traditions of the water horse that have arisen over the centuries, in mythology, folklore, literature and the visual arts. It is concerned with the meaning of such stories and with the identification and association of such phenomena with natural, supernatural and mythical presences. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 118 pages, [24] pages of color plates : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [101]-108) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1036452484 9781036452483 |