Download or read book The Wee Folk An Examination of the Fairy and Mythological Culture of Ireland written by Brigitte Prem and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 1979 in the subject Sociology - Culture, Technology, Nations, , language: English, abstract: The word "Ireland" conjures up various images in the mind's eye: scenic countryside, a leisurely way of life, the inevitable lush green grass. Another aspect of Ireland, however, evident even to the most casual visitor, is the widespread and sincere belief in all supernatural beings. Not only do the Irish follow their religion with fervour, they are equally enthusiastic in their attitude to those other non- humans, the "little people". Through examination of Irish fairy figures, the chief sources of information about them (namely, the folk and fairy tales recorded from oral tradition), and modern evidence regarding attitudes to the fairy folk, and through comparison of these aspects with their counter parts in Europe and elsewhere, I shall attempt in this paper to offer some information about the little people of Ireland , and through this, to discover why the Irish, unlike other European nations, whose belief in their own fairy cultures has been subject to "enlightened" attitudes, have maintained a healthy respect of, and affection for, the "wee folk".

Download or read book Fairies and Folk of Ireland written by William Henry Frost and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Fairies and Folk of Ireland" by William Henry Frost. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book The Fairy Folklore in Celtic Countries written by W. Y. Evans-Wentz and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fairy-Folklore in Celtic Countries is a study by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, American anthropologist who studied Celtic mythology and folklore. He performed ethnographic fieldwork collecting fairy folklore in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man, and in this book he published his degree thesis. His goal was to elucidate the phenomenon of the Celtic belief in fairies. Some of the theories he came across are that the fairies were a cloistered race of dwarfs, that they are a product of our imagination, or that they are incorporeal spirits.

Download or read book Fairies written by Morgan Daimler and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subject of fairies in Celtic cultures is a complex one that seems to endlessly intrigue people. What exactly are fairies? What can they do? How can we interact with them? Answering these questions becomes even harder in a world that is disconnected from the traditional folklore and flooded with modern sources that are often vastly at odds with the older beliefs. This book aims to present readers with a straightforward guide to the older fairy beliefs, covering everything from Fairyland itself to details about the beings within it. The Otherworld is full of dangers and blessings, and this guidebook will help you navigate a safe course among the Good People.

Download or read book Tim O Toole and the Wee Folk written by Gerald McDermott and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim O’Toole and his wife, Kathleen, are so poor they have not a penny or a potato between them. Even their cats are too skinny for the mice to chase! When Tim goes out to find a job, he stumbles upon “the wee folk”—a band of leprechauns who give him gifts to make his fortune. That is, if Tim can keep clear of the evil McGoon family. . . . “The telling here has a well-honed, Irish lilt; the illustrations, by a Caldecott winner, are lively, expressive, and well sprinkled with sprightly men in green.”—Kirkus Reviews “This book is a winner.”—Booklist

Download or read book Fairy Folk Tales of Ireland written by William Butler Yeats and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-03-02 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes tales of fairies, changelings, ghosts, witches, saints, the devil, giants, kings, queens, and robbers.

Download or read book The Truth About Leprechauns written by Dr. Robert Curran and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the origins of this hero of Irish lore to his habits, occupations and characteristics. This book offers enlightenment on little-known aspects of the wider fairy world, as well as turning the spotlight on the real leprechaun. Every country has its own myths about fairies and 'wee folk', but the Irish leprechaun is the undisputed king. To some, he is an impish figure full of harmless mischief, forever guarding his elusive crock of gold. To others, he is an evil gnome bent on disrupting the lives of mortals with his black magic and malevolent acts. Historian and folklorist Bob Curran looks at the origins of this hero of Irish lore – fallen angel, diminished god or son of fairies – and at his habits, occupations and characteristics. He explores the superstitions surrounding the leprechaun and his enduring place in popular culture, and turns the spotlight on the 'real' leprechaun – mysterious, complex and contradictory.

Download or read book Irish Fairy and Folk Tales written by William Butler Yeats and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ethereal collection of long-lost fairy tales and folk stories from Ireland, collated and edited by one of the most sensational Irish poets, W. B. Yeats. This anthology of Irish myths and folklore was first published in 1892 after being carefully collated by W. B. Yeats. The prolific poet had a deep interest in the folkloric history of his country and dedicated part of his career to editing traditional fairy tales and translating them from the original Irish. Irish Fairy and Folk Tales is an illusive collection of beautiful and ghostly stories concerning fairies, changelings, witches, giants, the devil, and the supernatural. The tales featured in this volume are divided between the following sections: - The Trooping Fairies - Changelings - The Merrow - The Solitary Fairies - Ghosts - Witches, Fairy Doctors - T’yeer-Na-N-Oge - Saints, Priests - The Devil - Giants - Kings, Queens, Princesses, Earls, Robbers

Download or read book Magic and Myth written by Michael Scott and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven years... A magical silver horse that emerges from the depths of a dark lake... Venture into the Otherworld with eleven timeless, enchanting Irish fairy tales that uncover the haunting, hidden world of the Sidhe--the fairy-folk. A master of Irish mythology, bestselling author Michael Scott has crafted stories guaranteed to enthrall young readers who love magic, legends, and lore. And don't miss the companion collection of Irish folktales, Legends & Lore!

Download or read book Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry written by Various and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of the tales presented in "Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry" were collected in the nineteenth century by such folklorists as William Allingham, T. Crofton Croker, Douglas Hyde, and Lady Wilde who was the mother of Oscar Wilde. The book transports its readers to the shadowy, twilit world of Celtic myth and legend. There, the mysterious fairy people work their mischief, priests and the devil wage an endless struggle for the souls of humankind, clever wives outwit murderous giants and druids cast spells.

Download or read book Myths and Folk lore of Ireland written by Jeremiah Curtin and published by Boston : Little, Brown, c1889, 1890 printing.. This book was released on 1889 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming and revealing collection of secret myths and legends. 20 extremely rare translations from Gaelic-speaking peoples, gathered along the backroads of Ireland. A must for any fan of Irish history, culture and mythology. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Download or read book The Fairy faith in Celtic Countries written by Walter Yeeling Evans-Wentz and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1911 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, which is first of all a folk-lore study, we pursue principally an anthropo-psychological method of interpreting the Celtic belief in fairies, though we do not hesitate now and then to call in the aid of philology; and we make good use of the evidence offered by mythologies, religions, metaphysics, and physical sciences.

Download or read book Irish Folk and Fairy Tales written by William Butler Yeats and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and poems about fairies, ghosts, witches, giants, the devil and more.

Download or read book Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland written by William Butler Yeats and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Irish Fairy Book written by Alfred Graves and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This astounding collection of Irish folk stories and poetry offers readers a profound and thorough introduction to the nation's lively and evocative legends and folklore. A superb selection by Alfred Perceval Graves, who was one of Ireland's most renowned poets of the early 20th century, this book is certain to entertain and educate those with an interest in Irish mythology. We are shown the meat of each story in a series of synopses, which effectively summarize the greatest escapades ever told in Irish folk literature. Famous characters such as Finn and Cuchulain are accompanied by tales more obscure in origin, with creatures such as faeries making appearances. The stories are usually told with a swift and lively form of narration, introducing us to the principle characters and the events which led to their place in Irish folklore. Encounters with mythical and supernatural beasts, meetings with enigmatic monarchs, winning the hand of a romantic interest, or justly ruling upon a part of Ireland in distant antiquity are typical themes of the mythical stories. In addition to prose narratives, this book includes several legendary narratives in the form of poems. These serve to pepper the book with more variety; these verses are imbued by the culture of old Ireland, with many using turns of phrase and slang unique to the national heritage. As with several of the stories, the poems are rich in allusion to the verdant countryside and traditions of yore.

Download or read book Irish Folk Lore written by John O'Hanlon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special edition of 'Irish Folk Lore : Traditions and Superstitions of the Country' was written by Rev. John Canon O'Hanlon, (writing as Lageniensis), and first published in 1870, making it almost 150 years old. This antiquarian text features sections on Fairy Mythology of the Irish, Buried Treasures, The Lianhaun Shee, Mr. Patrick O'Byrne in the Devil's Glen, The Féar Gortha : A Tale of the Irish Famine, The Wizard Earl of Kildare, Saint Legends, and more. The fantastic old book covers topics like Fairies, Saints, Banshees, Ghosts, Changelings, Halloween, Astrology, Fortune Telling, Sprites, and more. This is a fascinating insight into Celtic mythology, and is an absolute must-have for all enthusiasts of Irish history and culture. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. At 'Black Books' we do not use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to reproduce text from scanned or other forms of images. This can result in everything from strange characters to gibberish text. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

Download or read book Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland written by Jeremiah Curtin and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty folk tales represent hundreds of years of the collective Irish imagination. Vivid descriptions of battles with giants, humans imprisoned in animals' bodies, heroes with incredible strength, and more.