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1. An Archaeology of Images

   Iconology and Cosmology in Iron Age and Roman Europe

   By Miranda Aldhouse Green

   Using archaeology and social anthropology, and more than 100 original line drawings and photographs, An Archaeology of Images takes a fresh look at how ancient images of both people and animals were used in the Iron Age and Roman societies of Europe, 600 BC to AD 400 and investigates the various...

   Published January 30th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Concept of the Goddess

   Edited by Sandra Billington, Miranda Green

   The Concept of the Goddess explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including:* Celtic* Roman* Norse* Caucasian* Japanese traditions.The contributors explore the reasons for the existence of so many goddesses in the mythology of patriarchal societies and show...

   Published November 4th 1998 by Routledge
3. Animals in Celtic Life and Myth

   By Miranda Green

   Animals played a crucial role in many aspects of Celtic life: in the economy, hunting, warfare, art, literature and religion. Such was their importance to this society, that an intimate relationship between humans and animals developed, in which the Celts believed many animals to have divine powers...

   Published March 11th 1998 by Routledge
4. The Celtic World

   Edited by Miranda Green

   Series: Routledge Worlds

   The Celtic World is a detailed and comprehensive study of the Celts from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. The strength of this volume lies in its breadth - it looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life...

   Published April 10th 1996 by Routledge
5. Symbol and Image in Celtic Religious Art

   By Miranda Green

   `The variety of subjects is awesome, as is the sustained iconography of their symbols and emblems. A work of major importance.' - Choice...

   Published September 2nd 1992 by Routledge