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Painting, "Cu Chulainn Riding His Chariot Into Battle"

"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

Introduction

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.)

Use the tabs at the top of the screen to access the different sorts of resources available.

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.

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