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The Mabinogion

`I cannot be killed indoors, ` he said, `nor out of doors; I cannot be killed on horseback, nor on foot.` `Well, ` she said, `how can you be killed?` Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, and an intriguing interpretation of British history - these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as the Mabinogion. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse and hunting a magical boar. Dragons, witches, and giants live alongside kings and heroes, and quests of honour, revenge, and love are set against the backdrop of a country struggling to retain its independence. This new
translation, the first for thirty years, recreates the storytelling world of medieval Wales and re-invests the tales with the power of performance. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World`s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.Each affordable volume reflects Oxford`s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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`I cannot be killed indoors, ` he said, `nor out of doors; I cannot be killed on horseback, nor on foot.` ` Well, ` she said, `how can you be killed?` Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, & an intriguing interpretation of British history
- these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as the Mabinogion. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse & hunting a magical boar. Dragons, witches, & giants live alongside kings & heroes, & quests of honour, revenge, & love are set against the backdrop of a country struggling to retain its independence. This new translation, the first for thirty years, recreates the storytelling world of medieval Wales & re-invests the tales with the power of performance. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World`s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford`s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, & much more.

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Foot - A part of the body at the bottom end of the leg

Foot - or Feet - a measurement equivilent to 30cm

Date - A day on a calendar

Date - A social activity whith a current or potential partner

History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Pregnant - When a female is carrying offspring

Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.

Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.

Accurate - A measurement of precision when all elements are correct.

Affordable - Something that is within a set price range that can be afforded due to its reasonable price.

Performance - When someone is presenting a form of entertainment, also how well someone is doing within a role.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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