Mythology of the British Isles
The Geoffrey Ashe Histories
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Narrated by:
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Jeremy Nichols
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By:
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Geoffrey Ashe
About this listen
A brilliant exploration of the legends of the British Isles.
From the dark centuries of British prehistory to the ninth century AD, comes tales of giants and fairy-folk of druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen, and Guinevere legendary characters have shaped the making of the nation.
But who were they? In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores how each of these stories are inter-connected, and how they have taken on fresh significance and meaning as historical and archaeological research has uncovered the truth behind each legend.
He demonstrates, too, how legends from Ireland, such as The Voyages of Bran and Saint Brendan, shed unexpected light on British stories like Arthur’s voyage to Avalon. And modern myths and beliefs are examined and placed in context, from the Glastonbury Zodiac and the interpretation of ley lines, to the possible biblical pedigree of modern royalty.
In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe uncovers a British mythology, which is comparable to the Greek in its richness and cohesiveness, and which possesses a national genius all of its own.
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"A 'must-have' for anyone interested in the history and mythology of the British Isles." (Medieval History)
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- jboy
- 29-09-24
Epic
Really well read and well articulated. Will be returning to this again soon. Highly recommended
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- Gregory Nicholson
- 30-11-22
Fascinating insight into our forgotten heritage
Really enjoyable content, outlining the myths and legends of Britain that we English have overlooked (not always through the fault of our own).
It provides us with a fuller picture of the origins of Britain (so, not just sub-Roman Britain and the Germanic migrations of the 5th Century), explains our indigenous mythology, and generally deepens your enjoyment of the folklore of these islands.
Expect the Arthurian cycle, and much more!
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- Rob Wiltsher
- 14-11-24
Mythology of the British Isles - a Review
Quite an amazing listen and very well presented. This was particularly good at sifting factual reality from the fanciful whilst respecting both sides. I learned so much about Arthurian legend and the origins of England. I had no idea that Geoffrey of Monmouth for example could not be taken as a gospel record and that his own considerations overruled historical facts.
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- Kindle Customer
- 19-12-21
Good, well worth a read/listen.
A good presentation of this subject.
The depth of research could not be doubted for this work. In fact it is a little too much to take on at time.
Still, a unique and interesting work.
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- Jim Davies
- 15-09-21
Disappointing.
What could have been a good audiobook is let down by the monotone drone of the reader. It sent me to sleep.
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- Miss B
- 10-06-23
Brilliant
I love this audiobook. It covers myth, legend and history together showing its similarities and difference and drawing from writers of ancient history and various stories of the British isles. It was fascinating to me and just what I was looking for. Some have said the narration was dull but I didn’t find this. I preferred this down to Earth, easy to follow narration to some on audible that are American and read as though they are reading a highly dramatised Hollywood movie trailer!
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- Mike Dunn
- 12-12-23
A must for any Englishman
Whether you're simply interested in mythology or more specifically wanting to develope a closer understanding of the process of myth-making that has helped evolve the British identity, this audiobook of Geoffrey Ashe's Myths of the British Isles is a great introduction.
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- Martin Hatch
- 20-11-21
I feel failed by my schooling
Really interesting overview of the stories that make a people.
I was surprised by how much of this book was new to me, and will definitely return to it.
The chapters are logical in their order, both well written and well read, and leave you satisfied with the depth of subject coverage.
The only downside of my experience listening was my frequent question as to how I had reached my mid 40s knowing so little of my native country's mythology.
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- Miss A.
- 02-01-23
Dull
It is read like a text book, the narrator rushes through in a flat matter of fact tone. The 'mythology ' itself is based on medieval attempt to link Britain with the ancient Greeks Romans and Israel.
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