Author: Frédéric Armao
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000823792
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was – and probably still is – best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. Uisneach or the Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D. Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of Uisneach on 6 May 2017. This book argues that the symbolic significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.
Uisneach or the Center of Ireland
Author: Frédéric Armao
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000823792
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was – and probably still is – best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. Uisneach or the Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D. Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of Uisneach on 6 May 2017. This book argues that the symbolic significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000823792
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was – and probably still is – best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. Uisneach or the Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D. Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of Uisneach on 6 May 2017. This book argues that the symbolic significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.
He Stands Alone
Author: Randy Lee Eickhoff
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312870213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Chronicles the exploits of the great Irish hero Cuchulainn, the mystical warrior known for his fierce dedication to king and country, whose inspirational deeds and courage changed the course of Irish history.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312870213
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Chronicles the exploits of the great Irish hero Cuchulainn, the mystical warrior known for his fierce dedication to king and country, whose inspirational deeds and courage changed the course of Irish history.
The Complete Collection of Irish Music
Author: George Petrie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897853443
Category : Folk music
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781897853443
Category : Folk music
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
The Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland Against Receiving Wood's Halfpence
Author: Jonathan Swift
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coinage
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Coinage
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
The Scottish Review
Author:
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The Youthful Exploits of Fionn
Author: Finn MacCumhaill
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
The Dean of Lismore's Book
Author: Thomas Maclauchlan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scottish Gaelic language
Languages : gd
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scottish Gaelic language
Languages : gd
Pages : 454
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
Author: Patricia Monaghan
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110375
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110375
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
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.
Oiḋe Ċloinne Uisniġ
Author: Richard J. O'Duffy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Reliquiae Celticae
Author: Cameron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description