Download or read book The Little Book of Celtic Names written by Loreto Todd and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dictionary of over 2,000 Celtic names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. But more than that, it gives the origin and meaning of each name plus traditional stories, myths or poems for selected names. A pronunciation guide and variant names are also included. Ideal for all those interested in Celtic culture, and in particular for anyone choosing a name for their child.
Download or read book O Baby written by Geoffrey Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-04-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its magical legends and musical language, Ireland has captured the hearts and imaginations of the entire world. Whether you can claim the Emerald Isle as your ancestral home, or are simply drawn to the lilt of the language, this one-of-a-kind baby name book will help you select from a unique and comprehensive list of rich and beautiful Irish names. With hundreds of choices—from the ancient to the modern, from the most popular to the most rare—you can find the perfect name for your baby, one that will have lasting meaning for your child’s lifetime.
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends written by Peter Berresford Ellis and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europe's mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new tales which have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader. The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world.
Download or read book Cool Irish Names for Babies written by Pamela Redmond Satran and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of Irish names for people who think an Irish name would be neat for their baby.
Download or read book Irish Names written by Donnchadh Ó Corráin and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listing almost a thousand names selected from the enormous wealth of historical sources - annals, genealogies, myth, legend and epic poetry - that make up the literature of early medieval Ireland, this is not only a book for parents-to-be, but also an important record of Irish history and culture.
Download or read book The Little Book of Baby Names written by Ariel Books and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picking just the right name for a baby is a daunting task. This Little Book provides plenty of guidance and fun facts about the name game.
Download or read book The Little Book of Irishisms written by Aimee Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If an Irish person said to you, "Gimmie that yoke," would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, you'd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean? The Little Book of Irishisms is for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just our words but how we are as people, relaxed about some things, picky about others. It's also for those who'd like to sound Irish, even just for Paddy's Day. You'll learn tricks to Irishify your chat - and how to avoid those clangers that people think we say but never do, like the classic, "Top of the morning to you." If you're coming to Ireland and want to fit right in, this book's for you. If you can't make it, here's a way of visiting in spirit. "Go on, go on, go on. You will, you will, you will," to quote the infamous Irish comedy, Father Ted. The Little Book of Irishisms is the perfect novelty gift for St. Patrick's Day, as a Christmas stocking filler, or at any time to someone who appreciates what it means to be Irish.
Download or read book The Little Book of Baby Names written by Karen Kaufman Orloff and published by Peter Pauper Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is truly "The Essential List for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Baby." It contains more than 4,000 names, variations, and nicknames, with origins and meanings. Grouped by gender, including a section of unisex names, this book is the parents' A-list of names for newborns!
Download or read book Celtic Names for Children written by Loreto Todd and published by Irish American Book Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2000 first names from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Isle of Man.
Download or read book Scottish Baby Names written by Betty Kirkpatrick and published by Crombie Jardine Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Aidan, Catriona and Cameron to Erin, Hamish, Laclan and Walter, Scottish Baby Names covers names which are Scottish in origin and names which are, or have been, particularly common in Scotland, offering brief information on the origin and meaning of each.Over the centuries names in Scotland have been much influenced by immigrants, from the Vikings in the north, to the Norman French who came into Scotland from England after the Norman Conquest, and the Irish who came, especially during the mid-nineteenth century as a result of the potato famine.Scottish Baby Names gives a valuable insight into the naming process in Scotland, both ancient and modern. The Scots method of naming children has changed greatly in recent years. Few families still adhere to the old system of naming offspring after family members. Recent trends show the influence of celebrities, the resurgence in popularity of what were considered old-fashioned names, as well as Old Testament names and Celtic names in general.Scottish Baby Names is a valuable source of information for Scots in Scotland, for the many people of Scots heritage who live elsewhere but are interested in their roots, and for all those who are interested in things Scottish.
Download or read book Life in Celtic Times written by A. G. Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen centuries of Celtic life and culture are depicted in over 40 well-researched, excellently rendered illustrations. Intriguing scenes of an Iron-Age village, Glastonbury fishermen, farmers harvesting grain, Celtic warriors on horseback, St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, and much more are featured. Descriptive captions.
Download or read book The Very Best Baby Name Book in the Whole Wide World written by Bruce Lansky and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives 30,001 baby names complete with meanings, origins and nicknames.
Download or read book The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think written by Mark Williams and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Celtic Baby Names Book written by and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots. People are keen to delve back to early civilisations from which family ancestors came, hence the fascination with all things Celtic. Drawn from legend, place names, mythology and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm of the isles they come from: Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, and even Spain and Italy. This unique, enchanting guide draws on Celtic history and culture to provide expectant parents with over 2,500 beautiful, one-of-a-kind Celtic names. Divided by sex with Gaelic spellings and name variations, as well as the origins and meanings of names, The Celtic Baby Names Book is a fun, comprehensive guide to Celtic names.
Download or read book Llewellyn s Complete Book of Names written by K. M. Sheard and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents want the perfect name for their child. Among the baby books available today, none are tailored to the needs of witches, pagans, and other seekers.
Download or read book Over Nine Waves written by Marie Heaney and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1995-07-13 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Journalist Marie Heaney skillfully revives the glory of ancient Irish storytelling in this comprehensive volume from the great pre-Christian sequences to the more recent tales of the three patron saints Patrick, Brigid, and Colmcille."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Book of English Place Names written by Caroline Taggart and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.
