Meath Folk Tales

Meath, the 'Royal County', has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county.Here you will find tales of the first occupation of Ireland and the exploits of St Patrick and Colmcille along with stories of witches, hags, ghosts and fairies. As well as the legends of the Hill of Tara, the ancient political capital and enduring spiritual heartland of Ireland.In a vivid journey through Meath's varied landscape, local storyteller Richard Marsh takes the reader to places where legend and landscape are inseparably linked.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Richard Marsh is a professional storyteller, writer, and tour guide. He has written for various newspapers and magazines since the 1960s and presented radio programs on RTÉ and in the US. His previously published books include The Legends and Lands of Ireland, Tales of the Wicklow Hills, and Irish King and Hero Tales.

Zusammenfassung

Meath, the 'Royal County', has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county. As well as the legends of the Hill of Tara, the ancient political capital and enduring spiritual heartland of Ireland.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Richard Marsh
• Verlag: The History Press Ltd
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781845887889
• ISBN: 978-1-84588-788-9
• Abmessung: 133 mm x 198 mm x 14 mm
• Gewicht: 210 g
• Illustration: 25 Illustrations, black and white
• Serien: Folk Tales; Folk Tales; Folk Tales: United Kingdom
• Themen: Belletristik > Erzählende Literatur > Märchen, Sagen, Legenden; Sachbuch > Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft > Gesellschaft