Project Gutenberg 2024-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 161 Wilmot-Buxton, E. M. (Ethel Mary) Wilmot-Buxton, Ethel Mary Old Celtic tales $aLondon :$bGeorge G. Harrap & Company, $c1909. The stories in this book have been selected from Miss E. M. Wilmot-Buxton's larger collection known as "Britain Long Ago"....--Note The children of Lir -- The quest of the Seven Champions -- The lady of the fountain -- The story of King Lud -- The tale of Taliesin -- Olger the Dane -- The story of King Fortager. Al Haines "Old Celtic Tales" by E. M. Wilmot-Buxton is a collection of mythological and folkloric stories retold from the Welsh "Mabinogion," crafted to engage readers with the enchanting world of Celtic heritage. Written in the late 19th century, the tales encapsulate various characters and adventures, grounding themselves in themes of magic, transformation, and the quest for love and knowledge. Central characters include Lir, who suffers the loss of his children, and the brave Prince Kilhugh, whose determination leads him on a quest for his beloved Olwen. The opening of the collection introduces the tragic tale of "The Children of Lir," where the children of the noble Lir are transformed into swans by their envious stepmother Eva and cursed to live for centuries until the sound of a Christian bell breaks the spell. Their story of resilience and longing sets the tone for the collection, highlighting themes of transformation and loss. Alongside this, the beginning hints at other tales featuring daring quests and mystical creatures, promising a rich tapestry of adventure that intertwines with the human experience, ideal for readers seeking to explore the deep roots of Celtic mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240819195840wilmotbuxt 1909 GB Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Folklore -- Ireland -- Juvenile literature Folklore -- Wales -- Juvenile literature GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 180841 2025-07-29T11:02:45.685481 text/html 156837 2024-09-05T22:24:30 text/html 1478386 2025-07-29T11:02:49.174413 application/epub+zip 1480012 2025-07-29T11:02:46.393430 application/epub+zip 126505 2025-07-29T11:02:46.005428 application/epub+zip 1537555 2025-07-29T11:02:51.396910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1527499 2025-07-29T11:02:48.598435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164548 2025-07-29T11:02:45.320453 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 144841 2024-09-05T22:24:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15734 2025-07-29T11:02:51.567943 application/rdf+xml 18113 2025-07-29T11:02:46.093454 image/jpeg 2878 2025-07-29T11:02:46.051432 image/jpeg 2554057 2025-07-29T11:02:45.747443 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog