The Lore of Ireland: An Encyclopaedia of Myth, Legend and Romance

By Dáithí Ó hÓgáin

The definitive reference book on Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.

Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, legend and romance is long overdue. There are 350 substantial entries, in alphabetical order from Ab n, a 6th-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development. These are complimented by a genre-list of material under various headings, such as Mythical Lore, Fianna Cycle, Ulster Cycle, King Cycles, Peoples and Traditions, Religious Lore, and Folk Custom and Belief. There is also a wealth of genealogical detail, indicating how historical and social circumstances have influenced the growth and spread of Irish lore.

DAITHI O HOGAIN, Associate Professor of Irish Folklore at University College Dublin, was an international authority on folklore and traditional literature.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843832151
• ISBN13: 9781843832157
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 549 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.5"