Title Fiery shapes : celestial portents and astrology in Ireland and Wales 650-1650 / by Mark Williams

Published Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010

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Description 1 online resource Summary This study of the representation of astrology and celestial portents in the medieval and later literature of Ireland and Wales examines the mysterious figure of the druid who was allegedly able to read the future from rainclouds Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Astrology in literature. Druids and druidism in literature. Irish literature -- Middle Irish, 1100-1550 -- History and criticism Irish literature -- To 1100 -- History and criticism Omens in literature Welsh literature -- To 1550 -- History and criticism Astrology in literature. Druids and druidism in literature. Irish literature. Irish literature -- Middle Irish. Welsh literature. Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Form Electronic book ISBN 9780199571840 0199571848 9780191594434 0191594431

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