A Celtic historian re-creates the life and times of the real King Arthur and explains how even today Arthurian ideals of knightly virtue remain at the heart of Western thought.
A paper edition of the 1978 Celtic Civilization , first published in French in 1976. Markale, best known for his Celtic Women , delves into the mythological underpinning of Celtic civilization, show
A comprehensive examination of the rituals and philosophies that created and sustained medieval troubadour culture. Debunks the myth of the platonic nature of courtly love, showing the many sexual sim
Draws together all the information known about Druids from ancient sources, discusses their place in Celtic life, and explores their intellectual, cultural, scientific, and magical beliefs and practic
Was Merlin a mythical character or a real person? If he was a real person, when and where did he live? In this provocative survey of all the known literary and historical sources, Jean Markale pieces
Historian Markale takes us deep into a mythical world where both man and woman become whole by realizing the feminine principle in its entirety. The author explores the rich heritage of Celtic women i
