Joanne Asala

I was impressed with the collection. I know very little about Celtic history, so I enjoyed the fact that the majority of the book's contents was unfamiliar to me. I was also pleased to encounter a few familiar stories and motifs: I had never before realized the Celtic influence on certain elements of lore that now exist in the mainstream. One of the stories, for example, draws on the legends of Tir-nan-Og and the bliss associated with the Fountain of Youth. A different tale shows not only the superstition of throwing a coin into a well, but also the mythical reasoning behind it. Altogether, it's a fascinating read and a good collection.… (more)