This book studies the hill of Uisneach, arguably best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. It explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with archeological data, modern Irish folklore and 21st-century tradition.
This book studies the hill of Uisneach, arguably best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. It explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with archeological data, modern Irish folklore and 21st-century tradition.
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Studies for the International Society for Cultural History
Frédéric Armao is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Toulon (France). His primary research focuses on the link between Irish folklore (both modern and contemporary) and Celtic mythology. His work has examined the evolution of Irish calendar festivals from their pre-Christian beginnings through their syncretic contemporary celebration.
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Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. Centrality of Uisneach 2. Uisneach in Irish Mythology 3. Uisneach and The Ancient Assemblies 4. Times and Sacredness: Bealtaine 5. Uisneach: Archaelogical Data 6. Modern and Contemporary Aspects of Uisneach Conclusion Annexes Bibliography Index
Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. Centrality of Uisneach 2. Uisneach in Irish Mythology 3. Uisneach and The Ancient Assemblies 4. Times and Sacredness: Bealtaine 5. Uisneach: Archaelogical Data 6. Modern and Contemporary Aspects of Uisneach Conclusion Annexes Bibliography Index
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