In Celtic myth, the mixture of wise, spiritual, teaching, and dramatic imagery creates new, potent, and disturbing visions. The selection of 11 stories – some more than 3000 years old – focuses on the women of ancient British mythology, from the formable women warriors who trained heroes to fight and kill to the beautiful companions who led them to hire realms of feminine intuition and spiritual wisdom. Caldecott goes beyond a mirror recounting of female strength, providing lucid, personal commentary that illuminates the complete myth and the culture from which it brings. These powerful stories transmit a recognition of the mystery and an understanding of the powerful magic of inner transformation.
By Moyra Caldecott