Joffe's free book a couple of days ago was
Mythology of the British Isles by Geoffrey Ashe. It's still free as of now, Tuesday morning, US Pacific time, but should be going back up in price fairly soon, since it was Sunday's freebie. So grab it fast if you want it! (I've just been too busy recently to keep caught up...)
Kindle US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087M7FKX8
Kindle UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087M7FKX8
Spoiler:
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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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