Celtic Women in Legend, Myth and History by Lyn Webster Wilde

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Celtic Women in Legend , Myth and History by Lyn Webster Wilde

Uncover the fierce, untamed lineage of the matriarchs, seers, warriors, and queens of the ancient Celtic world.

In Celtic Women in Legend, Myth and History, author Lyn Webster Wilde explores both the historical reality and rich folklore of the

ancient Celts, revealing a progressive society where women held immense spiritual, legal, and political power.

This magnificent volume travels across the golden age of the mother goddesses, ancient priestesses, poets, and prophets to explore figures who shaped history—including the warrior queen Boudicca at Camulodunum.

Wilde expertly weaves historical fact with mythology to show how these women managed property, initiated sacred marriages, and held equal status to men long before the modern era.

Featuring the Ethereal Art of Courtney Davis

What makes this specific hardcover edition a true collector’s masterpiece is its visual presentation.

The book is heavily illustrated throughout with the mesmerising, detailed pointillism and intricate knotwork art of contemporary Celtic artist Courtney Davis.

Featuring vivid, full-page colour plates and historic line drawings by Craig Chapman (such as the 2nd-century stone carving of the goddess Brigantia), it is as much a visual journey as it is a historical one.

Inside This Comprehensive Volume:

• The Everyday Life of a Celtic Woman: Legal rights, societal roles, and domestic realities.

• Priestesses, Poets, and Prophets: The spiritual power of seers and keepers of the sacred flame.

• Queens of Two Worlds: Legendary figures like Maeve and Boudicca who commanded armies.

• Muses and Myth-Makers: The endurance of the land of women and the divine feminine in folklore.

Product Specifications:

• Format: Hardback / Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Author: Lyn Webster Wilde

• Illustrator: Courtney Davis

• Publisher: Cassell PLC (London)

• Pages: 192 pages (including references and comprehensive index)

• Genre: Mind, Body, Spirit / Mythology & Folklore / Ancient History & Goddess Spirituality

If you love the mystery of the ancient worlds, particularly the women of the past, grab this copy of ~ Celtic Women in Legend, Myth and History today.