--- product_id: 104034922 title: "Celts, The: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths" brand: "david richardson" price: "€ 72.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/104034922-celts-the-rich-traditions-and-ancient-myths store_origin: FR region: France --- # Celts, The: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths **Brand:** david richardson **Price:** € 72.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celts, The: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths by david richardson - **How much does it cost?** € 72.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/104034922-celts-the-rich-traditions-and-ancient-myths) ## Best For - david richardson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david richardson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Celts, The: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths ## Images ![Celts, The: Rich Traditions and Ancient Myths - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91i6HEG3gjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Hallstatt to Emerald Isle, a stirring journey of a film series *by A***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017* I watched this series in syndication when I was a young teen, when it came on TLC, and I loved it then. Sometimes I'm disappointed when I revisit programs that I liked when I was younger, but this didn't disappoint. In fact, I've been watching it repeatedly at night when I go to bed, quite often since I purchased it just prior to Christmas.The pattern of this documentary series follows very closely to that of another series by the same name, which is available to stream on Amazon. This is superior, in my opinion, despite it being older and having much in common with the narrative and historical and episode sequences. The narrative story-telling by Frank Delaney is wonderful, and the historians provide additional detail as well, without being as drab as those in the 2000s documentary series by the same name. Also, the music by Enya, which comes from her album The Celts, provides a romantic, almost fantasy-like landscape for the historical reenactments that add color to this old, but beautiful gem of a documentary.As this series is from the mid 1980s, don't expect HD film quality. But if you're OK with that, if you're a fan of Enya's music, are planning a trip to Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Scottland, or England, where you may visit sites directly relevant to Celtic history, or if you're looking to learn more (or start learning) about this culture of people, consider checking out The Celts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Celts: Typical Historical Material, but Interesting to see how Enya is part of the story. *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2012* This BBC version of "The Celts" is a little better than the Kultur DVD series by the same name, but both are worth watching. The present BBC version aired well before Ireland temporarily became known as the Celtic Tiger, and before there was as much reviving of the Gaelic language in Scotland and Wales as there apparently is now, but it is relatively up to date in other respects. It was obviously more or less up to date in all respects when it was made.The early part of the series covers relatively ancient times. The later part gets into interviews with people who pontificate (maybe too much) about what the definition of a Celt would be in contemporary times. The culture has obviously morphed from clan leaders and their people, but an interesting observation was made that some aspects of the Kennedy family could be seen as a modern day version of this, in that the management of resources within an extended family can be a good way to get ahead even in modern times.Between the interviews, it was sort of amusing that another definition of Celtic is right in front of you when watching the series, but some of the people being interviewed seemed to miss that point a little. For example, in the microcosm of music, the video shows the Irish singer and composer Enya preparing to record a song (the whole soundtrack is by Enya), who one could say fits the definition of a Celt, as would her extended family. Some in the extended family are in the musical group Clannad, which keeps the older flavor of Celtic music alive, while Enya does more contemporary, yet by some definitions, still Celtic, music. In a way, the series implies that Celtic music may include whatever a Celtic person would perform now, whether it is older songs or new ones. Celts of centuries past obviously didn't stick to the same songs century after century to the exclusion of any new material.The series ultimately makes a point that Celts are more a culture or a natural connection with the Gaelic language than a race, and that if the Celtic culture diminishes, so does the definition of Celts themselves. This does not necessarily negate the fact that some people have Celtic ancestry, since those having such ancestry may have more genuine interest in the language and culture, and by extension, its continuation. The preceding is an early 2015 update to the original review from 8 April, 2012. Text from the 2012 part of the review follows:After previously listening to Enya and seeing her mention doing music for "The Celts" in an interview on her "Very Best Of.." DVD, it was interesting to see the Celts series. For me, this is partly because I have some Celtic heritage myself by some definitions. (I don't speak Gaelic myself, but have great or great, great grandparents on both sides of the family that probably did.) The price of The Celts had been prohibitive for a while, but it got affordable during a sale right after Thanksgiving.What I wasn't expecting was to find (SPOILER ALERT) that Enya was actually "part of the story" in a brief part of one of the last episodes. Even better, there are two informal Enya music videos in a bonus interview feature, the first being "Na Laetha Geal M'oige" (Gaelic for "The Happy Days of My Youth", as a lament), and the second being "On Your Shore", both on the Watermark CD. She's just walking around synching to her songs in the videos, but it is still very pleasant. It was also interesting to find (from the Na Laetha Geal M'oige video), that the nice scenery in another of her music videos (How Can I Keep From Singing?, from the Shepherd Moons CD and not in this series) is near 751 m high Mount Errigal in County Donegal. I'd always wondered where that footage was taken from. She also talks about what she was seeking it express in each of the songs, which is something I haven't seen in conjunction with any of her other songs, especially the videos.While not specific to the Celts series, my cat thought it was a day to take to the TV screen and swat at Enya's earrings while the "On Your Shore" video was playing, but my cat's always been a wild child. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent video, outdated last chapter *by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2007* I found the video immensely comprehensive and overall well done; explaining the celtic movement along time and space (i.e. not only focusing on Ireland and Scotland), and the many factors that influenced its movement, settelment, assimilation, and impact on Europe then and now. The artifacts were stunning, the vistas wonderful.Some of the presentation was, granted, a bit 'dated' in feeling, but then again it is not a new production but rather and older one now issued in DVD. I agree with others who reviewed with item, in that it would've been a more complete program if an updated last chapter was to be added, or even a brief commentary about the state of celtic languages in Ireland and Scotland's uplands is today, 20 years after the video was done.Overall, I recommend the series. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/104034922-celts-the-rich-traditions-and-ancient-myths](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/104034922-celts-the-rich-traditions-and-ancient-myths) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*