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Uisneach or the Center of Ireland
Engelsk Paperback
Uisneach or the Center of Ireland
Engelsk Paperback

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The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was – and probably still is – best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland.

Uisneach or the Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D. Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of Uisneach on 6 May 2017.

This book argues that the symbolic significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
324
ISBN-13:
9780367697709
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
036769770X
Udg. Dato:
30 dec 2022
Længde:
21mm
Bredde:
233mm
Højde:
155mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
30 dec 2022
Forfatter(e):
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