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Author : Augusta Gregory
Publisher : New Island Books
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1848408129
Beautifully designed new hardback edition of Lady Gregory's definitive collection of Irish myths and Legends, from the Tuatha Dé Danaan to the Fianna.
Author : Patricia Monaghan
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781438110370
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 : Mark Joyce
Publisher : Currach Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 178218936X
If you can only think of leprechauns when you think of Irish mythical creatures, it's time to think again! Ireland's mythology is bursting with mysterious and fantastical characters and this book is the perfect way to explore the island's magical heritage. The book is packed with some supernatural creatures you may have heard of, like the banshee, and many more that may be new to you, such as the Suileach, a monster with 400 eyes, or the Airetech, a creature from the underworld who has three beautiful daughters who can transform into werewolves. This new edition of this bestselling book includes eight additional creatures you may not have heard of, including the Gruagach, the beast of Loch Lurgan, and the magic bird of Assaroe. In this beautifully designed book, Mark Joyce brings us on a fantastic journey through Irish folklore with his stories of monsters and enchanted creatures, all brought to life through his original illustrations. He uncovers local stories of monsters that have been lost or forgotten and breathes new life into them with his creative artwork, sure to spark the imagination.
Author : BOUNTY BOOKS
Publisher : Bounty Books
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Cuchulain (Legendary character)
ISBN : 0753709457
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1981-09-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780141934815
First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.
Author : Anthony Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838359338
Mythical Ireland embodies the search for a soul among Ireland's ancient ruins, and is an attempt to retrieve something of deeper import from 5,000-year-old megalithic monuments and their associated myths. The book represents a fascinating and engaging journey through time, landscape and the human spirit. Dealing with archaeology, interpretive mythography, cosmology and cosmogony, the book attempts to grapple with a core meaning, something beyond the functional interpretations of academia. In this revised and expanded edition, Anthony Murphy delves further into the many enthralling aspects of this journey. Just how much knowledge did locals have of the secrets of Newgrange before it was excavated? Who is the Cailleach, the ancient hag goddess whose image is ubiquitous in the ancient landscape? What happened to make Ireland's Stonehenge disappear from the landscape? Who were the first kings of Tara? What were the indigenous Irish myths about the Milky Way? Did someone try to steal the Tara Brooch? Why are there myths in Ireland about flooded towns and cities? Lavishly illustrated with exquisite photographs of the Irish landscape and ancient monuments, Mythical Ireland represents a personal and yet universal journey, a quest to reimagine the shrines as empowering and transformative sacred places. Murphy invokes the druids and poets of the Boyne and thus the sídhe of the ancient texts are reawakened for a modern and turbulent world.
Author : Philip Freeman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780190460488
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 : Marie Heaney
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 057117518X
'These legends are the action-packed stories - of ancient heroes, huge battles, attempted invasions, prophecies and spells, clashes between the underworld and the real world, abductions, love affairs and feasts - which have fascinated the Irish mind for more than 2,000 years . . . Most of them have an extraordinary, stark narrative sweep, with a marvellous sense of detail . . . Heaney writes directly and fluently . . . with great tact and skill.' Sunday Times
Author : Brian O'Sullivan
Publisher : Irish Imbas Books
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780994125873
This collection by a new wave of contemporary authors (Sighle Meehan, Sheelagh Russell Brown, Marc McEntegart, Coral Atkinson and Marie Gethins) hauls Celtic stories out of the dusty shadows and with succinct mythological analysis places them back into the light where they belong.Love, mystery and drama, these fascinating tales mark a new movement of authentic and original Celtic-based writing and a better understanding of Celtic cultures.The 'Fairies', the 'Salmon of Knowledge', the 'Children of Lir' and the 'Selkie'. They're all waiting for you here.
Author : Peter Ellis
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780333632
Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader. The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.
Author : Peter Berresford Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Folk literature, Irish
ISBN : PSU:000026315928
For casual readers of modern retellings, who don't care about the sound of the words, the context of the myths' composition and transmission, where to find the sources, or the artwork that is an integral part of the manuscripts. Suitable for high school students. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Joe Potter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0717190854
In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today's youngsters. Stories include: The Children of Lir The Salmon of Knowledge How Setanta became Cúchulainn The Giant's Causeway Oisín and Niamh in Tír na nÓg Diarmuid and Gráinne Fionn and the Dragon Deirdre of the Sorrows The Cattle Raid of Cooley
Author : Lady Gregory,Finn Maccumhaill
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341776351
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Lady Gregory
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022153915
With a preface by William Butler Yeats.
Author : Daragh Smyth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UVA:X004094103
A dictionary listing of names and terms relating to Irish myths.