Archaeology And Celtic Myth
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Archaeology And Celtic Myth
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Author : John Waddell
language : en
Publisher: Four Courts Press
Release Date : 2014
Archaeology And Celtic Myth written by John Waddell and has been published by Four Courts Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Archaeology and literature categories.
Many people are familiar with the Irish archaeological landscapes of Newgrange and the Boyne Valley, and the royal sites of Rathcroghan in Co. Roscommon, Navan in Co. Armagh and Tara in Co. Meath. In this book, John Waddell focuses on aspects of the mythology associated with these places, demonstrating that elements of pre-Christian Celtic myth preserved in medieval Irish literature shed light on older traditions and beliefs, not just in Ireland but elsewhere in Europe as well. Their mythological associations permit the exploration of the archaeological implications of several mythic themes, namely sacral kingship, a sovereignty goddess, solar cosmology and the perception of an Otherworld.
Archaeology And Celtic Myth
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Author : John Waddell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Archaeology And Celtic Myth written by John Waddell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Archaeology and literature categories.
In this book, author John Waddell contends that elements of pre-Christian Celtic myth preserved in medieval Irish literature shed light on older traditions and beliefs not just in Ireland but elsewhere in Europe as well. Waddell mainly focuses on aspects of the mythology associated with four well-known Irish archaeological landscapes: Newgrange and the Boyne Valley, the royal sites of Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, Navan in County Armagh, and Tara in County Meath. Their mythological associations permit the pursuit of the archaeological implications of several mythic themes, namely sacral kingship, a sovereignty goddess, solar cosmology, and the perception of an Otherworld. *** "This is quite a worthwhile study... Recommended." - Choice, Vol. 52, No. 3, November 2014
Myth And Materiality
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Author : John Wadell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-07-31
Myth And Materiality written by John Wadell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-31 with History categories.
The aim of this book is to promote the thesis that myth may illuminate archaeology and that on occasion archaeology may shed light on myth. Medieval Irish literature is rich in mythic themes and some of these are used as a starting point. Some myths are of great antiquity and some were invented by contemporary authors. It is a challenging source, first explored in the author's earlier work Archaeology and Celtic Myth and this work will elaborate on some of the themes pursued there and introduce some new ones. Combining literary and archaeological evidence, chapters deal with the construction of the past, illustrating how the Irish medieval world invented aspects of the past; the abuses of myth presented in later literature; the evidence for the survival of pagan beliefs and practices well into medieval times in Ireland; evidence to illustrate the key elements of the institution of sacral kingship, a consideration of sacred trees; mythology of the underworld and its archaeological expressions; and the equine aspects of the myths attached to the Irish goddess Macha (linked to Navan Fort) and her Welsh counterpart Rhiannon. John Waddell brings a lifetime's experience of studying Irish history, Bronze Age archaeology and Celtic mythology in this personal and lively exploration of mythology and its archaeological expression.
Celtic Myths
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Author : Miranda Jane Green
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Celtic Myths written by Miranda Jane Green and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Fiction categories.
Explores mythology and beliefs of pagan Celts from 600 B.C. to A.D. 400. Since they were non-literates there is no written record of their lives, beliefs or stories, but those written by others.
Animals In Celtic Life And Myth
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Author : Miranda Green
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-01-04
Animals In Celtic Life And Myth written by Miranda Green and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-04 with Social Science categories.
Animals played a crucial role in many aspects of Celtic life: in the economy, hunting, warfare, art, literature and religion. Such was their importance to this society, that an intimate relationship between humans and animals developed, in which the Celts believed many animals to have divine powers. In Animals in Celtic Life and Myth, Miranda Green draws on evidence from early Celtic documents, archaeology and iconography to consider the manner in which animals formed the basis of elaborate rituals and beliefs. She reveals that animals were endowed with an extremely high status, considered by the Celts as worthy of respect and admiration.
Rethinking The Ancient Druids
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Author : Miranda Aldhouse-Green
language : en
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Release Date : 2021-09-15
Rethinking The Ancient Druids written by Miranda Aldhouse-Green and has been published by University of Wales Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-15 with History categories.
Ancient Classical authors have painted the Druids in a bad light, defining them as a barbaric priesthood, who 2,000 years ago perpetrated savage and blood rites in ancient Britain and Gaul in the name of their gods. Archaeology tells a different and more complicated story of this enigmatic priesthood, a theocracy with immense political and sacred power. This book explores the tangible ‘footprint’ the Druids have left behind: in sacred spaces, art, ritual equipment, images of the gods, strange burial rites and human sacrifice. Their material culture indicates how close was the relationship between Druids and the spirit-world, which evidence suggests they accessed through drug-induced trance.
Celtic Myths
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Author : Bill Price
language : en
Publisher: Oldcastle Books
Release Date : 2011-10-19
Celtic Myths written by Bill Price and has been published by Oldcastle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-19 with History categories.
Fragments of the rich and complex mythology of the ancient Celts of pre-Roman Europe were preserved in the monasteries of early Christian Ireland and in stories first written down in medieval Wales. The exploits of Cúlchulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill and of Deirdre and Rhiannon have their roots in the Iron Age and have come down to us from the tales of Celtic bards and storytellers. The myths relate epic stories of heroic ancestors, when the divine and mortal realms were intimately bound up with each other and gods and goddesses inhabited the natural world. The stories are rich with religious symbolism and give an idea of how the Celts perceived the world in which they lived. They also tell of the lives of the people themselves; of kings and queens, husbands and wives, warriors and farmers. Along the Atlantic coast of Western Europe aspects of the oral culture of the Celts persisted against the tide of history and into the modern age. The languages and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany, together with the surviving myths, provide glimpses back into the Celtic world and are a continuing connection to a culture otherwise known through archaeology and the accounts of classical authors. Recent studies into the genetic make-up of the people of Britain and Ireland indicate a much closer relationship between the peoples of the British Isles, including the English, than had previously been thought, going back further than the Iron Age. This suggests that Celtic mythology could have a resonance with the original Mesolithic inhabitants of the islands and, by extension, with the people who live throughout the archipelago today.
The Celtic Myths
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Author : Miranda Aldhouse-Green
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 2015-02-02
The Celtic Myths written by Miranda Aldhouse-Green and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-02 with Social Science categories.
Introduces the world of the Celts, their gods and goddesses, heroes, monsters and villains. As well as vividly exploring the tales, the author brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical worlds she describes, with evidence as diverse as the Gundestrup Cauldron and the famous bog bodies. Starting with a discussion of how myths are transmitted and by whom, the author continues with an account of the Irish and Welsh myths and their key actors and motifs, before moving on to consider themes such as heroes, animals, women, environment and the Otherworld. Finally, the author asks how the myths survived the Christianization of Europe and looks at the influence of monastic chroniclers on the tales, which they preserved and adapted. Includes more than 80 illustrations
Prehistoric Archaeology Of Ireland
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Author : John Waddell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-04-30
Prehistoric Archaeology Of Ireland written by John Waddell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-30 with categories.
This book provides a chronological account of this timespan and, with numerous illustrations, charts the development of the first hunting and foraging communities, the achievements of the agriculturalists with their remarkable megalithic tombs, and the technological advances of the later bronze and iron using societies.
Foundation Myths
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Author : John Waddell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-01-01
Foundation Myths written by John Waddell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Antiquarians categories.
An account of the beginnings and development of the study of Irish archaeology from medieval times to the twentieth century. This work covers topics such as medieval antiquarianism, the impact of the Enlightenment, eighteenth-century antiquarian activity, and the emergence of a professional branch of learning in museum and university.