Myths of Gods and Goddesses in Britain and Ireland

Sharon Jacksties gathers stories about the ancient gods and goddesses associated with Britain and Ireland, presenting them through their deeds rather than as a catalogue of names. The collection considers how successive cultures contributed to the mythological traditions of these islands, and how divine figures have endured through storytelling and memory.

The stories range across magic, enchantment and trickery, as well as creation, nature and healing. Love and passion, war and conflict, and the eventual passing of the immortals provide further themes. Gods and goddesses appear as elemental powers or in human guise, with their actions revealing both their extraordinary abilities and their vulnerabilities within Britain and Ireland’s mythic traditions.