Education And Celtic Myth

Author : Pádraic Frehan
Publisher : Brill
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789401208659

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Education and Celtic Myth by Pádraic Frehan Pdf

The book examines one aspect of the national self-image of Ireland as it was trans-generationally transmitted in the Irish National School environment through the medium of the Celtic mythology tales. Celtic mythology embodied a unique Irishness without being contentious in the wider social and political spheres and the texts had the capability to impart a national self-image, a character and ideological model for the young generation to follow and exemplify, while concurrently act as a sanctuary in which a unique, neutral, Irish self-past and contemporary self-image could be connected to. From 1922 onwards a state-run National School curriculum was set up to propagate a national ideal through the teaching of the Irish language, Irish history and a rekindled awareness of Ireland’s unique past. The mythology tales were employed to portray this unique past and their inclusion in the textbooks provided a platform for the policies of the inculcation of national pride, self-respect and self-image in the Irish nation, official government and Department policy following the Second National Programme Conference and Report in 1926. The aim of this book is an imagological one focusing on what made these tales ideological. The study incorporates a triangular approach: contextual, intertextual and textual. It is at the point of intersection between 4 specialisms: the historical study of Irish nationalism; the history of culture and education in 20th century Ireland; imagology and corpus linguistics. The conclusions drawn are based upon factual, statistical information garnered from the analyses conducted on the corpus and utilise information that is concrete and not hypothetical. This volume is of interest for all those working in Irish school literature, Irish studies – especially cultural, intellectual and educational history of Ireland, imagology and European studies.

Author : Matt Clayton
Publisher : Refora Publications
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1952191416

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Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs by Matt Clayton Pdf

The Celts were a people who lived throughout central Europe from about the 500s BC to the AD 700s. In this book, you will discover the various aspects of Celtic beliefs, gods, and sagas gaining a general overall picture of their culture.

Author : Miranda Jane Green
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0292727542

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Celtic Myths by Miranda Jane Green Pdf

As non-literates, the Celts left no written record of their lives, their beliefs, and the stories which were such an important part of their culture. Here Dr. Green uses the works of contemporary commentators from the Classical world, later Christian scribes recording oral traditions, and archaeological evidence to discuss Celtic myths and their religious beliefs and rituals. Photos.

Author : Matt Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1952191319

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Celtic Mythology by Matt Clayton Pdf

Giants and fairies, druidical magic, impossible deeds done by heroes: all of these are features of Celtic myths and legends. In this book, you will discover heroic stories about gods and goddesses and epic tales of love and betrayal all filled with spiritualism and even occasional humor.

Author : Emily Lyle
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786832061

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Celtic Myth in the 21st Century by Emily Lyle Pdf

This wide-ranging book contains twelve chapters by scholars who explore aspects of the fascinating field of Celtic mythology – from myth and the medieval to comparative mythology, and the new cosmological approach. Examples of the innovative research represented here lead the reader into an exploration of the possible use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Celtic Ireland, to mental mapping in the interpretation of the Irish legend Táin Bó Cuailgne, and to the integration of established perspectives with broader findings now emerging at the Indo-European level and its potential to open up the whole field of mythology in a new way.

Author : Brendan Walsh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137514820

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Essays in the History of Irish Education by Brendan Walsh Pdf

This book provides a complete overview of the development of education in Ireland including the complex issue of how religion can coexist with education and how a national identity can be aided through Irish language teaching. It also offers a comprehensive exploration of the development, issues, challenges and future of education in Ireland within the context of historical studies.

Author : Fergus Fleming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Celts
ISBN : 0760739293

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Heroes of the Dawn by Fergus Fleming Pdf

Enter the Celtic world of gods, goddesses, & the cosmos, where King Arthur pulled a sword from a stone. Here, with maps & historical overviews, are some of the most powerful & unforgettable Celtic stories ever told. A dramatic series that captures, culture by culture, the information that never makes it into the history books: strange stories, mystic rites, angry gods, vision quests.

Author : Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Legends
ISBN : 1852170220

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Celtic Tales of Myth and Legend by Donald Alexander Mackenzie Pdf

Author : Ciara Boylan,Ciara Gallagher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319928227

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Constructions of the Irish Child in the Independence Period, 1910-1940 by Ciara Boylan,Ciara Gallagher Pdf

This volume explores how Irish children were ‘constructed’ by various actors including the state, youth organisations, authors and publishers in the period before and after Ireland gained independence in 1922. It examines the broad variety of ways in which the Irish child was constructed through social and cultural activities like education, sport, youth organizations, and cultural production such as literature, toys, and clothes, covering themes ranging from gender, religion and social class, to the broader politics of identity, citizenship, and nation-building. A variety of ideals and ideologies, some of them conflicting, competed to inform how children were constructed by the adults who looked on them as embodying the future of the nation. Contributors ask fundamental questions about how children were constructed as part of the idealisation of the state before its formation, and the consolidation of the state after its foundation.

Author : Philip Freeman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780190460488

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Celtic Mythology by Philip Freeman Pdf

Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist. In this book, for the first time, Philip Freeman brings together the best stories of Celtic mythology. Everyone today knows about the gods and heroes of the ancient Greeks, such as Zeus, Hera, and Hercules, but how many people have heard of the Gaulish god Lugus or the magical Welsh queen Rhiannon or the great Irish warrior Cú Chulainn? We still thrill to the story of the Trojan War, but the epic battles of the Irish Táin Bó Cuailgne are known only to a few. And yet those who have read the stories of Celtic myth and legend-among them writers like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis-have been deeply moved and influenced by these amazing tales, for there is nothing in the world quite like them. In these stories a mysterious and invisible realm of gods and spirits exists alongside and sometimes crosses over into our own human world; fierce women warriors battle with kings and heroes, and even the rules of time and space can be suspended. Captured in vivid prose these shadowy figures-gods, goddesses, and heroes-come to life for the modern reader.

Author : Bob Curran,James Cantrell
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781589809178

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Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore by Bob Curran,James Cantrell Pdf

Many American legends have Celtic origins. Each chapter in this fascinating book presents a Celtic myth and a similar American one. Celtic immigrants brought these legends to all regions of the U.S. Old-world mythology morphs into New World folklore. Curran recounts America's oldest legends and traces their origins to the Celtic mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, presenting a similar old-world tale alongside each American version. Once transported to America, the original Celtic tales evolved to assimilate the new population's geographic, social, and religious customs, weaving their way into the fabric of American folk history.

Author : Lucas Russo
Publisher : Jcg Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737117355

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Uncovering Celtic Mythology by Lucas Russo Pdf

In Uncovering Celtic Mythology, you will discover:?A comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to understanding the world of Celtic Mythology?The origins and culture of the Celtic people that inhabited Western Europe since the Iron Age?Symbolisms and Beliefs: explore creation myths, sacred trees, sacred festivals, and more!?Irish and Welsh Mythologies (and how they continue the folkloric traditions of the Celts)?The Great Cycles - relive the 4 great sagas that form the mythological history of Ireland's Celtic people?A curated collection of folktales that form an important part of Irish and Welsh mythologies?50+ character profiles - enjoy a lively cast of well known mythical heroes, gods, and goddesses?Over 30 different creatures - legendary monsters and mythical beings - waiting for you?How the Legend of King Arthur links with Celtic MythologyAnd much more.The Celtic culture, practices, beliefs, and myths are not just records of a bygone era? They are also examples of resilient traditions that continue to inspire mankind even in modern times.

Author : James MacKillop
Publisher : Oxford Reference Collection
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-14
Category : BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN : 0198804849

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A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology by James MacKillop Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient pagan origins, and moderntraditions.

Author : Dimitra Fimi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137552822

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Celtic Myth in Contemporary Children’s Fantasy by Dimitra Fimi Pdf

Runner-up of the Katherine Briggs Folklore Award 2017 Winner of the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Myth & Fantasy Studies 2019 This book examines the creative uses of “Celtic” myth in contemporary fantasy written for children or young adults from the 1960s to the 2000s. Its scope ranges from classic children’s fantasies such as Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain and Alan Garner’s The Owl Service, to some of the most recent, award-winning fantasy authors of the last decade, such as Kate Thompson (The New Policeman) and Catherine Fisher (Darkhenge). The book focuses on the ways these fantasy works have appropriated and adapted Irish and Welsh medieval literature in order to highlight different perceptions of “Celticity.” The term “Celtic” itself is interrogated in light of recent debates in Celtic studies, in order to explore a fictional representation of a national past that is often romanticized and political.

Author : David L. Graizbord
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498580465

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The New Zionists by David L. Graizbord Pdf

Through a qualitative analysis and broad historical contextualization of personal interviews, The New Zionists shows how American Jewish “Millennials” who are not religiously orthodox approach Israel and Zionism as galvanizing solutions to the thinning of American Jewish identity, and (re)root themselves through “Israeliness”—an unselfconscious and largely secular expression of national kinship and solidarity, as well as of personal and communal purpose, that American Judaism scarcely provides.