Legends & Romances of Brittany

Name: Legends & Romances of Brittany
Author: Lewis Spence

By Lewis Spence

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The volume surveys the legendary life of Brittany, opening with a sketch of its landscape and historical background before compiling folklore, ballads, and regional romances. It examines megalithic monuments and the beliefs attached to them, catalogues fairies, sprites, and other supernatural beings, and gathers folk-tales and popular legends collected from local storytellers. Separate chapters present heroic narratives and accounts of sorcery and the occult, while Arthurian material and medieval lays connected with the region receive focused treatment. The work closes with chapters on saints, customary life, and costume to provide cultural context for the stories.

About the Author

Lewis Spence

Lewis Spence was a Scottish author and historian, recognized for his extensive work on mythology and folklore. He contributed significantly to the understanding of various cultural myths through his writings. Among his notable works is "An Introduction to Mythology," which serves as a comprehensive guide to the myths of different civilizations. Spence's exploration of legends spans various regions, including Europe and the Americas, with titles such as "Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt" and "The Popol Vuh: The Mythic and Heroic Sagas of the Kichés of Central America." His scholarship has enriched the literary heritage of mythological studies.