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King Arthur's Raid on the Underworld: The Oldest Grail Quest

Autor Caitlin Matthews John Matthews Ilustrat de Meg Falconer
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 31 oct 2008
The 9th century Welsh poem "Preiddeu Annfwyn" or "The Raid on the Underworld" ascribed to the 6th century poet and shaman Taliesin, is one of the oldest and most enigmatic documents relating to the mythic hero Arthur that we still possess. Extending to a mere 61 lines, it contains within it vital clues to the Celtic Mystery traditions of this and earlier times. Describing the descent of Arthur and his men on the ship Prydwen into the region of Annwfn (literally, 'the in-world' or underworld of Celto-British tradition, or Annwn in modern Welsh) in order to steal the wonder-working cauldron from the Lord of Annwfn, this poem hides many secrets within its shimmering lines. The cauldron is one of the Thlysau or Treasures, hallowed otherworldly objects that are the source of illimitable power. Arthur's quest for the cauldron of the underworld is a precursor of many more famous quests, while the cauldron itself is the forerunner of the Grail.
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ISBN-13: 9780906362723
ISBN-10: 0906362725
Pagini: 172
Dimensiuni: 241 x 206 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.93 kg
Editura: Gothic Image Publications

Notă biografică

JOHN is the author of many award-winning books,
and known primarily for his work on the Arthurian and Grail traditions, John has also been active in exploring the empowerment of myth on the popular imagination. He was the historical advisor on Jerry Bruckheimer's film, King Arthur (2004, ) and his book Pirates was at the top of the New York Times best seller lists for 22 weeks in 2007.