The early Iris legends encapsulate all that is most magical and mysterious in Celtic culture. There are heroes who overcome insurmountable odds, enchanted beasts, fierce battles and tales of hapless mortals, sent on impossible quests. In all of these, the realms of fantasy and the supernatural are never far away.
The book includes over 100 illustrations of ancient artefacts from the Celtic world and contains special features on Celtic myth and culture, such as the Sidhe, the fairy dwellings of the ancient gods, rituals and festivals, and the role of magic.