Mythology of the British Isles

Another offering for those interested in myth and legend, this book dives into the lady’s lake of myth and legend that originated in the British Isles. From the better-known tales of Merlin and King Arthur to Beowulf to the inception tale of the myth of the giant Albion, this book is packed with the pagan folklore and history, as well as the sources and underlying ideas that these tales held at the time. 
Drawing from historical and archeological research, Geoffrey Ashe takes these stories, presents them, and expounds upon their significance — aiming to inform the reader on the impact these tales had in the formation of a cultural identity of the era.