Women in Celtic Myth Author:Moyra Caldecott Ancient Magic and Timeless Meaning — Among the warring tribes of the ancient Celts, women held their place, equal to men. From the formaidable women warriors who trained heroes to fight and kill to the beautiful young women who led them to higher realms--all were forces to be reconed with and respected. — Moyra Caldecott tells the stories of thes... more »e extraordinary women of ancient British mythology, and in her commentaries seeks to show their greater significance. The adventures she describes crossfrom a world as harsh as war can makeit to the realm of the Sidhe who lived in the "hollow hills" with their crystal trees and silver harpes--never once is the sense of reality lost.« less