Author: Anonymous
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
'The Battle of Roes an Rig' is an Irish mythical tale about a battle fought by the legendary Conchobar, King of Ulster. Conchobar falls ill and doesn't eat or sleep. The Ulaid ( people of Ulster) ask their wizard Cathbad to find out what's wrong with their king. Conchobar tells Cathbad that he is ill because the other four provinces of Ireland have made war against him with impunity. When they mobilize an army to defeat him, he sets up his camp at Roes an Rig on the River Boyne. The ensuing battle will take many casualties...
The Battle of Ros na Ríg
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
'The Battle of Roes an Rig' is an Irish mythical tale about a battle fought by the legendary Conchobar, King of Ulster. Conchobar falls ill and doesn't eat or sleep. The Ulaid ( people of Ulster) ask their wizard Cathbad to find out what's wrong with their king. Conchobar tells Cathbad that he is ill because the other four provinces of Ireland have made war against him with impunity. When they mobilize an army to defeat him, he sets up his camp at Roes an Rig on the River Boyne. The ensuing battle will take many casualties...
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
'The Battle of Roes an Rig' is an Irish mythical tale about a battle fought by the legendary Conchobar, King of Ulster. Conchobar falls ill and doesn't eat or sleep. The Ulaid ( people of Ulster) ask their wizard Cathbad to find out what's wrong with their king. Conchobar tells Cathbad that he is ill because the other four provinces of Ireland have made war against him with impunity. When they mobilize an army to defeat him, he sets up his camp at Roes an Rig on the River Boyne. The ensuing battle will take many casualties...
The Month
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Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
The Banquet of Dun Na N-Gedh and the Battle of Magh Rath, an Ancient Historical Tale. Now First Published ... with a Translation and Notes
Author: John O'Donovan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
The Celtic Encyclopedia
Author: Harry Mountain
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
ISBN: 1581128916
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The book concentrates on the cultures that arose in Europe after the dispersal of the Aryan-speaking people from their homeland north of the Black Sea during BC 4th millenium. Relying on mythology, history and archeology the author has traced the development and movements of the "Q-Celt" and "P-Celt" speaking peoples of Europe and Asia Minor. The time span covers from BC 3rd millenium to the Roman occupation of Celtic Europe. The emphasis is on the Bronze and Iron Ages. The result is a comprehensive overview of the people we have come to call the Celts. The work uses a clear language style and is organized as an encyclopedia for easy reference. Over 50 sub-cultures, 260 tribes and 1000 characters (dieties, heroes, warriors, etc.) are listed alphabetically, with separate chapters describing religious practices, customs, social structure, etc. as well as relevant museum collections and sites of interest. Complete 5 volume set, ISBN 1581128894, US $129.95 Vol 1, ISBN 1581128908, US $25.95 Vol II, ISBN 1581128916, US $25.95 Vol III, ISBN 1581128924, US $25.95 Vol IV, ISBN 1581128932, US $25.95 Vol V, ISBN 1581128940, US $25.95
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
ISBN: 1581128916
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The book concentrates on the cultures that arose in Europe after the dispersal of the Aryan-speaking people from their homeland north of the Black Sea during BC 4th millenium. Relying on mythology, history and archeology the author has traced the development and movements of the "Q-Celt" and "P-Celt" speaking peoples of Europe and Asia Minor. The time span covers from BC 3rd millenium to the Roman occupation of Celtic Europe. The emphasis is on the Bronze and Iron Ages. The result is a comprehensive overview of the people we have come to call the Celts. The work uses a clear language style and is organized as an encyclopedia for easy reference. Over 50 sub-cultures, 260 tribes and 1000 characters (dieties, heroes, warriors, etc.) are listed alphabetically, with separate chapters describing religious practices, customs, social structure, etc. as well as relevant museum collections and sites of interest. Complete 5 volume set, ISBN 1581128894, US $129.95 Vol 1, ISBN 1581128908, US $25.95 Vol II, ISBN 1581128916, US $25.95 Vol III, ISBN 1581128924, US $25.95 Vol IV, ISBN 1581128932, US $25.95 Vol V, ISBN 1581128940, US $25.95
Examination Papers
Author: Royal University of Ireland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
The Feast
Author: Randy Lee Eickhoff
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1429973390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The Feast is a modern translation of Fled Bricrend, one of Ireland's most thrilling and humorous legends. Three men, each striving to be named Champion of Conchobor's realm, enter into a battle of wits and words in an effort to enjoy the privileges accorded to the national champion. As the heroic competition unfolds, visits to and from the otherworld threaten to unmask the true nature of the gathering. and at the center remains Bricriu, god of mischief and creator of the most delicious and devilish banquet the world has ever seen. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1429973390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The Feast is a modern translation of Fled Bricrend, one of Ireland's most thrilling and humorous legends. Three men, each striving to be named Champion of Conchobor's realm, enter into a battle of wits and words in an effort to enjoy the privileges accorded to the national champion. As the heroic competition unfolds, visits to and from the otherworld threaten to unmask the true nature of the gathering. and at the center remains Bricriu, god of mischief and creator of the most delicious and devilish banquet the world has ever seen. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Journal of the Ivernian Society
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Category : Celtic philology
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Celtic philology
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Irish Ulysses
Author: Maria Tymoczko
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520330242
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520330242
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.
The Raid
Author: Randy Lee Eickhoff
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1466857838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Queen Maeve has declared war upon the province of Ulster in an effort to take possession of the Brown Bull of Cooley. Ultimately, this is an attempt to match the wealth of her husband, King Ailill of Connacht, who owns a magnificent white bull. Only Cuchulainn, a boy warrior, stands between Ulster and certain annihilation. Supported by the Morrigan, the goddess of war, he begins a reign of terror upon the Connacht warriors. In his heroic stand, the reader discovers the genesis of the determination of the Irish people, their will to stand alone against oppression. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Forge Books
ISBN: 1466857838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Queen Maeve has declared war upon the province of Ulster in an effort to take possession of the Brown Bull of Cooley. Ultimately, this is an attempt to match the wealth of her husband, King Ailill of Connacht, who owns a magnificent white bull. Only Cuchulainn, a boy warrior, stands between Ulster and certain annihilation. Supported by the Morrigan, the goddess of war, he begins a reign of terror upon the Connacht warriors. In his heroic stand, the reader discovers the genesis of the determination of the Irish people, their will to stand alone against oppression. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Todd Lecture Series
Author: Royal Irish Academy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description