Below is a selection of resources I have found helpful in my research. Most of the sources are available online; a few are books well worth purchasing.
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Old English Literature
- Beowulf, translated by Seamus Heaney: One of the best modern translations of Beowulf.
- Old English Poetry Project: Translations of select Old English poems.
- J.R.R. Tolkien’s Beowulf with Dr. Tom Shippey: A three-part seminar hosted by Signum University. (Lecture I, Lecture II, Lecture III)
Norse Mythology
- Dr. Jackson Crawford: An experienced Old Norse literature scholar and professor. His YouTube channel contains a gold-hoard of information about Norse mythology, language, sagas, and culture.
Irish Mythology
- The Names Upon the Harp, by Marie Heaney: Selected stories from Irish myth stunningly illustrated by P.J. Lynch.
- Irish Myths & Legends, by Lady Augusta Gregory: Extensive collection of Irish myth, especially tales from the Fenian and Ulster Cycles. (Volume I, Volume II)
Arthurian Lore
- The Camelot Project: A database of scholarly information on the history, texts, characters, and motifs related to Arthurian lore.
- Le Morte d’Arthur, by Sir Thomas Malory: The first attempt to compile all sundry Arthurian threads into one cohesive tapestry. Considered the “official” version from which all subsequent versions extend.
- Y Gododdin, translated by Joseph Clancy: An Old Welsh poem containing the first reference to Arthur.
- Ballads of Galahad, by Malcolm Guite: Poet Malcolm Guite shares his yet-to-be-published rendition of the Arthurian tales, beginning with Sir Galahad and the Holy Grail.
Etymology
- Dictionary of Word Origins, by John Ayto: By no means exhaustive, but an excellent and handy reference.
- Etymonline.com: Online dictionary of etymology.
Photograph by S. Koehn – Ancient Agora, Athens
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