Silva Gadelica

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781473343399

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Deer and Boar in Gaelic Literature by Various Authors Pdf

The only wild animals of size in Ireland or Scotland historically were the deer, the wolf, and the boar. The latter was admired for its strength and fierceness, and often appeared as a symbol on helmets. The grace of the deer and elk were also celebrated, and were often the centre of traditional Gaelic art. This fascinating volume explores the roles boar and deer have played in Gaelic literature throughout history, with sections on etymology, history, poetry, local lore, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Gaelic history and culture, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer stalking and hunting.

Author : John Ross
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781473343733

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The Book of the Red Deer by John Ross Pdf

Contained within this book is a collection of essays and articles on the subject of hunting and stalking deer in Scotland. Written by various authors, these essays cover a range of subjects from history and culture to famous hunters, hunting techniques, and beyond. "The Book of the Red Deer" is highly recommended for modern hunting enthusiasts, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage hunting literature. Contents include: "Deerstalking in the Scottish Highlands", "The Deer in the Morning of the World", "Ancient Sketchbook and With Rifle", "The Red Deer of Galloway", "Some Royal Hunters of the Highland Deer", "Deer and Boar in Gaelic Literature", "An American's Impressions of Deerstalking in Scotland", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on deer hunting and stalking.

Author : W. Y. Evans-Wentz
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547011460

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The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W. Y. Evans-Wentz Pdf

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries is book by W.Y. Evans-Wentz. It provides an assortment of tales, narratives, and legends from all six of the provinces where Celtic ways have persisted up until today.

Author : W. Y. Evans-Wentz
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547723332

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The Fairy-Folklore in Celtic Countries by W. Y. Evans-Wentz Pdf

The Fairy-Folklore in Celtic Countries is a study by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, American anthropologist who studied Celtic mythology and folklore. He performed ethnographic fieldwork collecting fairy folklore in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man, and in this book he published his degree thesis. His goal was to elucidate the phenomenon of the Celtic belief in fairies. Some of the theories he came across are that the fairies were a cloistered race of dwarfs, that they are a product of our imagination, or that they are incorporeal spirits.

Author : J. A. MacCulloch,T. W. Rolleston,W. Y. Evans-Wentz
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 1311 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547782230

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CELTIC MYTHOLOGY (Illustrated Edition) by J. A. MacCulloch,T. W. Rolleston,W. Y. Evans-Wentz Pdf

This meticulously edited collection present the mythology, religion, history and the legacy of Celts. Contents: Introduction: Earliest References Golden Age of the Celts Alliances with the Greeks The Era of Alexander the Great The Sack of Rome Celtic Place-names in Europe Early Celtic Art Celts and Germans Downfall of the Celtic Empire Unique Historical Position of Ireland The Celtic Character Cæsar's Account Strabo on the Celts Polybius Diodorus Ammianus Marcellinus What Europe Owes to the Celt Religion: The Religion of the Celts The Gods of Gaul and the Continental Celts The Irish Mythological Cycle The Tuatha dé Danann The Gods of the Brythons The Cúchulainn Cycle The Fionn Saga Gods and Men The Cult of the Dead Primitive Nature Worship River and Well Worship Tree and Plant Worship Animal Worship Cosmogony Sacrifice, Prayer, and Divination Tabu Festivals Accessories of Cult The Druids Magic The State of the Dead Rebirth and Transmigration Elysium The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries Myths: Mythic Powers of the Gods Myths of Origins The Irish Invasion Myths The Early Milesian Kings Tales of the Ultonian Cycle Tales of the Ossianic Cycle The Voyage of Maeldūn Myths and Tales of the Cymry The Mabinogion

Author : Standish Hayes O'Grady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : English literature
ISBN : MINN:31951001671689M

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Silva gadelica (I-XXXI) by Standish Hayes O'Grady Pdf

A collection of hagiology, legend, Ossianic lore, and fiction.

Author : Nottidge Charles Macnamara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Clans
ISBN : UOM:39015008860036

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The Story of an Irish Sept by Nottidge Charles Macnamara Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783167944

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Understanding Celtic Religion by Anonim Pdf

Although it has long been acknowledged that the early Irish literary corpus preserves both pre-Christian and Christian elements, the challenges involved in the understanding of these different strata have not been subjected to critical examination. This volume draws attention to the importance of reconsidering the relationship between religion and mythology, as well as the concept of ‘Celtic religion’ itself. When scholars are attempting to construct the so-called ‘Celtic’ belief system, what counts as ‘religion’? Or, when labelling something as ‘religion’ as opposed to ‘mythology’, what do these entities entail? This volume is the first interdisciplinary collection of articles which critically reevaluates the methodological challenges of the study of ‘Celtic religion’; the authors are eminent scholars in the field of Celtic Studies representing the disciplines of theology, literary studies, history, law and archaeology, and the book represents a significant contribution to the present scholarly debate concerning the pre-Christian elements in early medieval source materials. Contents 1 Introduction: ‘Celtic Religion’: Is this a Valid Concept?, Alexandra Bergholm and Katja Ritari 2 Celtic Spells and Counterspells, Jacqueline Borsje (available Open Access at the University of Amsterdam Digital Academic Repository) 3 The Gods of Ireland in the Later Middle Ages, John Carey 4 Staging the Otherworld in Medieval Irish Literature, Joseph Falaky Nagy 5 The Biblical Dimension of Early Medieval Latin Texts, Thomas O’Loughlin 6 Ancient Irish Law Revisited: Rereading the Laws of Status and Franchise, Robin Chapman Stacey 7 A Dirty Window on the Iron Age? Recent Developments in the Archaeology of Pre-Roman Celtic Religion, Jane Webster

Author : Douglas Hyde
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4057664573841

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A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day by Douglas Hyde Pdf

This book is one of the most prominent Irish history books. Douglas Hyde, the author, was the first President of Ireland and took great care in relating the history of his own country. It spans a huge period, starting from druidism and the first settlements in Ireland. This book had a huge amount of information, yet it is free from personal or political ideas and opinions. Everyone who loves ancient Irish history and Druidry will find this book interesting.

Author : Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Irish literature
ISBN : UOM:39076002859598

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An Introduction to Early Irish Literature by Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin Pdf

This book discusses the rich written heritage of the Old and Middle Irish period, 600-1200, and is suitable for students of medieval Ireland as well as the general reader who wants to learn about the stories, poetry and themes of early Irish literature. Early chapters deal with the poets, druids, monks, the beginnings of writing, manuscripts as well as an introduction to each of the saga cycles. These sagas contain the stories of heroes such as Cu Chulainn and Finn mac Cumaill as well as kings, such as Cormac mac Airt. Further chapters focus on the poets and their poetry, the heroes visiting the Otherworld, the births and deaths of famous heroes as well as stories about kings, kingship and sovereignty goddesses. Included also is a bibliography and a comprehensive index including personal and place names.

Author : Charles Squire
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547626930

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The Mythology of the British Islands by Charles Squire Pdf

"The Mythology of the British Islands" by Charles Squire. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Thomas Bartlett,Keith Jeffery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0521629896

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A Military History of Ireland by Thomas Bartlett,Keith Jeffery Pdf

This is a major, collaborative study of organised military activity and its broad impact on Ireland over the last thousand years or so, from the middle of the first millennium AD to modern times. It integrates the best recent scholarship in military history into its social and political context to provide a comprehensive treatment of the Irish military experience. The eighteen chronologically-organised chapters are written by leading scholars each of whom is an authority on the period in question. Drawing the whole work together is a wide-ranging introductory essay on the 'Irish military tradition' which explores the relationship of Irish society and politics with militarism and military affairs. The text is illustrated throughout by over 120 pictures and maps.

Author : Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Ireland
ISBN : PRNC:32101076188661

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The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Pdf

Index of archaeological papers published in 1891, under the direction of the Congress of Archaeological Societies in union with the Society of Antiquaries.

Author : Marie-Louise Sjoestedt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486115887

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Celtic Gods and Heroes by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt Pdf

Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes.

Author : James Bruce
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597527316

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Prophecy, Miracles, Angels, and Heavenly Light? by James Bruce Pdf

For the first time we see, through the theological mind of Adomnan, the mission of Columba to bring the Kingdom of God to Pict and Scot. The question is, was Adomnan simply following fashion (miracles proved sanctity, and thereby authorized the cult and its politically minded promoters), or did he also have a more sophisticated understanding of the nature and function of these authority-providing marvels that he systematizes uniquely: prophecy, miracles of power, visions? This book surveys approaches to the marvelous, tracing the intriguing recent growth in scholarly open-mindedness, and shows Plummer's 1910 hypothesis of the origin of Irish saga to be inadequate. Adomnan identifies the phenomena firmly as signs of the inbreaking eschatological Kingdom of God. Directed by the Spirit of prophecy, in miracles of transforming power, with angels and glimpses of the glory of God's presence, the conditions of the new earth are made tantalizingly present in sixth-century Scotland. The Spirit bringing the Kingdom is the mission of the church. How this is present in his Life recasts the missionary identity of Columba from a new perspective and poses questions for the task of the church today.