Taliesin Or Bards and Druids of Britain

By D.W. Nash

Book Overview

Taliesin Or Bards and Druids of Britain is a book written by D. W. Nash that explores the history and mythology of the bards and druids of Britain. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life and works of Taliesin, a legendary bard who lived in Wales during the 6th century. The second part of the book delves into the wider history and mythology of the bards and druids of Britain, exploring their roles in society, their beliefs, and their practices.Throughout the book, Nash draws on a range of historical and literary sources to paint a vivid picture of the world of the bards and druids. He explores their relationship with nature, their use of magic and divination, and their role as keepers of tradition and culture. The book also includes translations of some of Taliesin's most famous poems, as well as other examples of bardic verse.Overall, Taliesin Or Bards and Druids of Britain is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of British history and mythology. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the ancient world, folklore, or poetry.1858. A translation of the earliest Welsh bards and an examination of the bardic mysteries. Contents: introduction with history; personal history of Taliesin; historical poems; mythological poems; of neo druidism and the druidical philosophy; worship of Hu Gadarn and druidism of the Welsh in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries; Welsh romances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161364080
• ISBN13: 9781161364088
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"