Grail - From Celtic Myth to Christian Symbol

Summary

The medieval legend of the Grail, a tale about the search for supreme mystical experience, has never ceased to intrigue writers and scholars by its wildly variegated forms. This title shows how the Grail, once a Celtic vessel of plenty, evolved into the Christian Grail with miraculous powers.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Sherman Loomis, Loomis Roger Sherman
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.1991
• EAN: 9780691020754
• ISBN: 978-0-691-02075-4
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: Bollingen Series; Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)