Saga and Myth in Ancient Ireland
Author | : Gerard Murphy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Epic literature, Irish |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Gerard Murphy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Epic literature, Irish |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 1981-09-17 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0141934816 |
First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.
Author | : Jeffrey Gantz |
Publisher | : Marboro Books |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780880290388 |
Author | : Ulick O'Connor |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
These spellbinding tales of Irish folklore and legend have delighted readers and listeners in Ireland and abroad for generations. Seven stories of ancient Irish mythology come to life in Ulick O'Connor's spirited volume. From the courageous battles fought by Cuchulain to the lamentable fate that befell Dierdre and the sons of Usna, Irish Tales and Sagas captivates readers, drawing them into the heart of the legends of ancient Ireland. With exquisite illustrations and O'Connor's intimate writing, this fascinating and timeless collection will delight the adventurous and the imaginative.
Author | : Mark Williams |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2018-12-04 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 069118304X |
A sweeping history of Ireland's native gods, from Iron Age cult and medieval saga to the Celtic Revival and contemporary fiction Ireland’s Immortals tells the story of one of the world’s great mythologies. The first account of the gods of Irish myth to take in the whole sweep of Irish literature in both the nation’s languages, the book describes how Ireland’s pagan divinities were transformed into literary characters in the medieval Christian era—and how they were recast again during the Celtic Revival of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A lively narrative of supernatural beings and their fascinating and sometimes bizarre stories, Mark Williams’s comprehensive history traces how these gods—known as the Túatha Dé Danann—have shifted shape across the centuries. We meet the Morrígan, crow goddess of battle; the fire goddess Brigit, who moonlights as a Christian saint; the fairies who inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s elves; and many others. Ireland’s Immortals illuminates why these mythical beings have loomed so large in the world’s imagination for so long.
Author | : Mark Williams |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2021-09-28 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 050077255X |
A fresh and revealing look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact throughout history up to the present day. The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre. An elegantly written retelling, Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories. Beautiful illustrations of the artworks these myths have inspired over the centuries are presented in a color plates section and in black and white within the text. Ten chapters recount the myths and explore the lasting influence of legendary figures, including King Arthur, the Celtic figure who paradoxically became the archetypal English national hero; the Irish and Scottish hero Finn MacCool, who as “Fingal” caught the imagination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Felix Mendelssohn; and the Welsh mythical figure Blodeuwedd, magically created from flowers of the oak, who inspired W. B. Yeats. Williams’s mythological expertise and captivating writing style make this volume essential reading for anyone seeking a greater appreciation of the myths that have shaped our artistic and literary canons and continue to inspire today.
Author | : Ulick O'Conner |
Publisher | : Town House |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780684020167 |
These spellbinding tales of Irish folklore and legend have delighted readers and listeners in Ireland and abroad for generations. Seven stories of ancient Irish mythology come to life in Ulick O'Connor's spirited volume. From the courageous battles fought by Cuchulain to the lamentable fate that befell Dierdre and the sons of Usna, Irish Tales and Sagas captivates readers, drawing them into the heart of the legends of ancient Ireland. With exquisite illustrations and O'Connor's intimate writing, this fascinating and timeless collection will delight the adventurous and the imaginative.
Author | : Gerard Murphy |
Publisher | : Cork, Ireland : Published for the Cultural Relations Committee by the Mercier Press |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Casey Flynn |
Publisher | : Spectra |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780553288322 |