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Ever since its domestication, the horse has played a central role in the history of mankind. This multifunctional animal was responsible for revolutionizing transportation and fighting techniques, which led ultimately to significant social, economic and cultural changes. Horses in Celtic Culture examines a fascinating topic that to date has received very little attention from historians and literary specialists.



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The horse in pagan Celtic religion, M. Aldhouse-Green; horses in the early historic period, I. Hughson; words for "horse" in the Celtic languages, P. Kelly; the horse in the Welsh law texts, D. Jenkins; horses in medieval court poetry, D. Ann-Jones; the triads of the horses, R. Bromwich; horses in the Mabinogion, S. Davies; praise lasts longer than a horse, B. Owen-Jones; the horse in Welsh folklore, J. Wood.

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      Publisher: University of Wales Press
      Publication Date: 15/07/1997
      ISBN13: 9780708314142, 978-0708314142
      ISBN10: 0708314147

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Ever since its domestication, the horse has played a central role in the history of mankind. This multifunctional animal was responsible for revolutionizing transportation and fighting techniques, which led ultimately to significant social, economic and cultural changes. Horses in Celtic Culture examines a fascinating topic that to date has received very little attention from historians and literary specialists.



      Table of Contents
      The horse in pagan Celtic religion, M. Aldhouse-Green; horses in the early historic period, I. Hughson; words for "horse" in the Celtic languages, P. Kelly; the horse in the Welsh law texts, D. Jenkins; horses in medieval court poetry, D. Ann-Jones; the triads of the horses, R. Bromwich; horses in the Mabinogion, S. Davies; praise lasts longer than a horse, B. Owen-Jones; the horse in Welsh folklore, J. Wood.

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