Dr. Dennis Sweet has a BA in Philosophy and Classical Civilization from Indiana University, and an MA and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Iowa. He has been a student of comparative mythology in general, and of Celtic mythology in particular, all his adult life. In addition to various professional publications, he has three other books to his credit: 'Analects' (poetry and fiction); 'Heraclitus' (a translation of the work of the ancient Greek philosopher); and 'The Shee' (novel). He has written eight introductions to books in Barnes & Noble's 'Library of Essential Reading' series, and