World Mythologies found in Tolkien

[davem]

Originally Posted by Helen

The (welsh) Mabinogion (which I am familiar with only as much as it was used in the Chronicles of Prydain, though I have good intentions and keep promising myself a more scholastic version) and that rather elusive body of Irish folklore where the Tuatha de Danaan linger.

There's a beautiful edition of The Mabinogion out, with illustrations by Alan Lee, which give the whole thing a 'Tolkienish' feel for me.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Also, as far as the Irish myths go, I'd go for Lady Gregory's translations, Gods & Fighting Men
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books
& & Cuchulain of Muirthemne http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...844204-6901455