"Cu Chulainn Riding His Chariot Into Battle" by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1911). Pubilc domain. Wikimedia Commons
Bulfinch's The Age of Chivalry
To see summary versions of the major Welsh myths and hero tales, click the link below.
Selected Myth Collections
This Gumberg Library research guide is designed to connect users to resources on Celtic Mythology and Legend. It covers myths, legends, folklore, and fairy tales of the Celtic peoples, particularly those of the British Isles, including the Irish, Welsh, and Scots.
(While King Arthur was a Celtic hero before being co-opted by the English, because of the amount and complexity of the Arthurian material, Arthur is not covered on this research guide. For help researching King Arthur, click on the "King Arthur and His Knights" link in the box on the lower left of the screen.)
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Help is Available!
If at any time in your research your need help, Ask Gumberg. Or you can contact me, Ted Bergfelt, the creator of this page. Click to Send Email, or phone me at 412.396.5351.
Print Reference Works
Celtic Myth and Legend: An A-Z of People and Places
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World by Find Books
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Find Journal Articles
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E-Reference
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