The Lore of Ireland : An Encyclopaedia of Myth, Legend and Romance
Overview
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 Ab n, 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781837651122
- ISBN-10: 1837651124
- Publisher: Boydell Press
- Publish Date: December 2023
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.11 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.68 pounds
- Page Count: 550
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