Uisneach Or the Center of Ireland

This book studies the hill of Uisneach, arguably best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. It explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with archeological data, modern Irish folklore and 21st-century tradition.

About the author

Frédéric Armao is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Toulon (France). His primary research focuses on the link between Irish folklore (both modern and contemporary) and Celtic mythology. His work has examined the evolution of Irish calendar festivals from their pre-Christian beginnings through their syncretic contemporary celebration.

Summary

This book studies the hill of Uisneach, arguably best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland, possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. It explores the medieval documents connected with the hill and compares them with archeological data, modern Irish folklore and 21st-century tradition.

Product details

• Authors: Frederic Armao, Frédéric Armao
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.2022
• EAN: 9780367697693
• ISBN: 978-0-367-69769-3
• No. of pages: 324
• Series: Studies for the International Society for Cultural History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Cultural Studies, European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Ireland, British & Irish history, Folklore, myths & legends, Archaeology, Social and cultural history, Social and cultural anthropology, Celtic religion and mythology, Celtic religion & mythology, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)