Ireland S Wild Plants Myths Legends Folklore

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848890916

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Ireland's Wild Plants – Myths, Legends & Folklore by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

In ancient Ireland there were 365 different parts to the body, and a different plant to cure each part. So the wild plants of Ireland are bound up in our culture and folklore from the earliest times. To arry a four-leaved shamrock brings luck in gambling, while putting nine ivy leaves under her pillow means a girl will dream of her future husband. Here plants are described in seasonal order, a perspective dating back to our ancestors. Different aspects of plant folklore are examined following a brief history of traditional herbal medicine in Ireland. Included are their roles in magical protection, in charms and spells (especially for love!), as emblems in children's games, and in Irish place names.

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1848892497

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Ireland's Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

In ancient Ireland there were 365 different body parts, and a different plant to cure each part. So Ireland's wild plants have been part of our culture and folklore from the earliest times, featuring in the Brehon Laws, early Irish poetry and herbal medicine. To carry a four-leaved shamrock brings luck in gambling, putting nine ivy-leaves under her pillow means a girl will dream of her future husband. Here the plants are described in seasonal order, the perspective of our ancestors. Different aspects of plant folklore are examined: their roles in magical protection, in charms and spells (especially for love!), as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names, and folklore cures.

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848895256

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Ireland's Animals by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

Niall Mac Coitir provides a comprehensive look at the folklore, legends and history of animals in Ireland, and describes their relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. A final section, inspired by stories of animal transformation, looks at twelve animals and how we can enrich our lives by visualising ourselves with their special qualities. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated compilation of folklore, legends and natural history will delight all with an interest in Ireland's animals.

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848890886

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Ireland's Trees – Myths, Legends & Folklore by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

Name the five Great Trees of Ireland? What trees are most often found beside holy wells or cemeteries? Which tree gave the Red Branch Knights of Ulster their name? Ireland was once so heavily wooded it was said a squirrel could travel from Cork to Killarney without touching the ground. So it is no surprise that, in ancient Ireland, mythology and folklore were a part of the people's general knowledge about trees. Many of the myths and legends and much of the folklore associated with native trees persists to this day and are gathered together in this book.

Author : Niall Maccoitir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Plants
ISBN : 1848892489

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Ireland's Trees by Niall Maccoitir Pdf

Brings to life the myths, legends, and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written, this mix of natural history, mythology, and folklore will entertain and enlight

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848894983

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Ireland's Birds by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

Birds have been important symbols in our art and culture for thousands of years. They have inspired poets and painters, and feature in many place names and legends. In this book, Niall Mac Coitir draws together the mythology, legends and folklore of Ireland's birds, both wild and domestic. The birds are presented in seasonal order based on their migratory habits (the cuckoo and summer) or on their cultural associations (the robin with Christmas). He also explores how birds are often powerful symbols of various virtues and qualities, such as the goose, which is a symbol of watchfulness and bravery. This challenges us to look at birds in a different way, as dynamic creatures that have influenced our society over the millennia. Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will delight and enlighten all interested in the birds of Ireland.

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Collins Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000116719307

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Irish Trees by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

This book gathers together the myths, legends and folklore associated with the native Irish trees. The folklore has two main themes: the tree as a marker of important places such as a royal site or holy well, and the role of different trees as sources of magical power in folk customs and superstitions.

Author : Tom Curtis,Paul Whelan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 191232847X

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THE WILD FOOD PLANTS OF IRELAND by Tom Curtis,Paul Whelan Pdf

Expert up to date research and stunning photography on the history, distribution, identification and culinary value of the wild food plants of Ireland. Includes a wealth of information on their culinary value, including indicative recipes, dishes and preparations.

Author : Ruth Binney
Publisher : Dover Publications
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486828749

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Plant Lore and Legend by Ruth Binney Pdf

From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to plant life. In addition to their imaginative appeal, these oral traditions offered practical advice about which flowers, trees, and plants could provide foods, remedies, and construction materials. This richly illustrated volume provides a treasury of ancient wisdom, exploring the sound principles behind traditional advice, along with a wealth of fanciful beliefs. Naturalist Ruth Binney recounts charming examples of floral symbolism, linking roses with romance, lilies with purity, and poppies with sleep. She examines tree lore and the association of trees with wisdom and knowledge, from the coveted crown of laurel awarded to ancient Greek poets and Roman generals to the palm branches presented to pilgrims returning from the Holy Land. A survey of the power of plants ranges from the rituals that ensure a good harvest and a newly married couple's fertility to the healing qualities of oil of cloves for toothache, cherries for gout, and aloe vera for burns. Abounding in fascinating facts and fancies, this absorbing compilation will captivate lovers of plants and gardens.

Author : Lady Wilde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Folklore
ISBN : HARVARD:32044019769322

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Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland by Lady Wilde Pdf

Author : Sophie Kirtley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781526616319

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The Way To Impossible Island by Sophie Kirtley Pdf

'Dazzling storytelling' - Hilary McKay Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it's finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he'll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he's always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are just silly fantasies. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about what's impossible, you can do anything. A brave, life-affirming middle-grade timeslip adventure about finding your family and finding yourself, from the author of The Wild Way Home.

Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750987325

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Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau Pdf

The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns. Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.

Author : Katherine Langrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911122045

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Seven Miles of Steel Thistles by Katherine Langrish Pdf

Author : Eithne Massey
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781788493109

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The Turning of the Year by Eithne Massey Pdf

From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and features re-tellings of various legends associated with them. The book will look at the close connection of the Irish with the land and with nature, bringing us on an exhilarating journey through the Irish seasons and the customs that welcomed each one in turn. Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in today's celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.

Author : Mary Pope Osborne,Natalie Pope Boyce
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307975515

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Leprechauns and Irish Folklore by Mary Pope Osborne,Natalie Pope Boyce Pdf

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!