The Lore of Ireland

The Lore of Ireland

Author: Dáithí Ó hÓgáin

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 9781843832157

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The definitive reference book on Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, legend and romance is long overdue. There are 350 substantial entries, in alphabetical order from Abán, a 6th-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development. These are complimented by a genre-list of material under various headings, such as Mythical Lore, Fianna Cycle, Ulster Cycle, King Cycles, Peoples and Traditions, Religious Lore, and Folk Custom and Belief. There is also a wealth of genealogical detail, indicating how historical and social circumstances have influenced the growth and spread of Irish lore. DAITHI O HOGAIN, Associate Professor of Irish Folklore at University College Dublin, was an international authority on folklore and traditional literature.


Myths and Folk-lore of Ireland

Myths and Folk-lore of Ireland

Author: Jeremiah Curtin

Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown, c1889, 1890 printing.

Published: 1889

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13:

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A heartwarming and revealing collection of secret myths and legends. 20 extremely rare translations from Gaelic-speaking peoples, gathered along the backroads of Ireland. A must for any fan of Irish history, culture and mythology. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


Legends and Lore

Legends and Lore

Author: Michael Scott

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2022-05-03

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0593381777

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Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish folktales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A competition to become King of the Leprechauns... A trick designed to fool the Queen of the Fairies... A terrifying lake monster confronted by the unlikeliest of heroes... Nine Irish legends come to life in these timeless, action-packed folktales about mythological creatures and epic heroes. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish fairy tales, Magic & Myth!


The Lore of Ireland

The Lore of Ireland

Author: Dáithí Ó Hogáin

Publisher: Boydell Press

Published: 2023-12-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781837651122

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The definitive reference book on Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, legend and romance is long overdue. There are 350 substantial entries, in alphabetical order from Abán, a 6th-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development. These are complimented by a genre-list of material under various headings, such as Mythical Lore, Fianna Cycle, Ulster Cycle, King Cycles, Peoples and Traditions, Religious Lore, and Folk Custom and Belief. There is also a wealth of genealogical detail, indicating how historical and social circumstances have influenced the growth and spread of Irish lore. DAITHI O HOGAIN, Associate Professor of Irish Folklore at University College Dublin, was an international authority on folklore and traditional literature.


Myth, Legend & Romance

Myth, Legend & Romance

Author: Dáithí Ó hÓgáin

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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The works of Joseph Campbell, his highly acclaimed PBS interview with Bill Moyers, and the steadily expanding awareness of and interest in Jungian psychology have all contributed to an explosion in demand for scholarly yet accessible works on mythology and folklore. This first volume in a series on world mythologies will claim a place in the first ranks of the literature of lore. 100 illustrations.


Legendary Ireland

Legendary Ireland

Author: Eithne Massey

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1847175759

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This beautiful book visits twenty-eight richly atmospheric sites and tells the mythological stories associated with them. Woven into these landscapes are tales of love and betrayal, greed and courage, passion and revenge, featuring the famous characters of Celtic lore, such as Cú Chulainn, the children of Lír and Queen Maeve. The historical and archaeological facts and the folk traditions of each ancient site are explored. Some are famous, such as Tara and Newgrange; others are less well known but equally captivating such as the Béara Peninsula in Cork. In a world where many have lost touch with the land and their past, the legendary Irish landscape still survives and the stories are never quite over as long as there are people to tell them.


The Turning of the Year

The Turning of the Year

Author: Eithne Massey

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2021-10-11

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1788493109

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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.


Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland

Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland

Author: Jeremiah Curtin

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-06

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0486120376

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Twenty folk tales represent hundreds of years of the collective Irish imagination. Vivid descriptions of battles with giants, humans imprisoned in animals' bodies, heroes with incredible strength, and more.


Magic and Myth

Magic and Myth

Author: Michael Scott

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2022-05-03

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0593381726

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Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven years... A magical silver horse that emerges from the depths of a dark lake... Venture into the Otherworld with eleven timeless, enchanting Irish fairy tales that uncover the haunting, hidden world of the Sidhe--the fairy-folk. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish folktales, Legends & Lore!


Tales from Old Ireland

Tales from Old Ireland

Author:

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9781902283975

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And so it was that when he met Aoife, a stranger to those parts, he was struck by her beauty and blind to her evil.