Deirdre and the Sons of Uisneach
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Page : 104 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Deirdre (Legendary character)
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Page : 104 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Deirdre (Legendary character)
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Author : Frédéric Armao
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 2022-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1000823792
The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was – and probably still is – best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. Uisneach or the Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D. Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of Uisneach on 6 May 2017. This book argues that the symbolic significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.
Author : George Petrie
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Page : 397 pages
File Size : 41,15 MB
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Category : Folk music
ISBN : 9781897853443
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Page : 432 pages
File Size : 22,65 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Scotland
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Author : Randy Lee Eickhoff
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 48,51 MB
Release : 2002-03-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312870213
Chronicles the exploits of the great Irish hero Cuchulainn, the mystical warrior known for his fierce dedication to king and country, whose inspirational deeds and courage changed the course of Irish history.
Author : Patricia Monaghan
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 49,80 MB
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1438110375
Presents an illustrated A to Z reference containing over 1,000 entries providing information on Celtic myths, fables and legends from Ireland, Scotland, Celtic Britain, Wales, Brittany, central France, and Galicia.
Author : Hildegard L. C. Tristram
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 22,47 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Criticism, Textual
ISBN : 9783823342731
Author : Finn MacCumhaill
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Page : 302 pages
File Size : 24,88 MB
Release : 1904
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Author : Richard J. O'Duffy
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Page : 172 pages
File Size : 37,13 MB
Release : 1914
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Author : Alexander Cameron
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Page : 684 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 1894
Category : Celtic philology
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