Buch, Englisch, 549 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 934 g
An Encyclopaedia of Myth, Legend and Romance
Buch, Englisch, 549 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 934 g
ISBN: 978-1-84383-215-7
Verlag: Boydell & Brewer
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.
