Ulster Folklore by F.R.A.I. Elizabeth Andrews
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"Ulster Folklore" by Elizabeth Andrews is a scholarly exploration of regional myths and legends, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of fairy lore, dwarfish races, and ancient traditions tied to the culture of Ulster, particularly focusing on their historical and anthropological significance. The author aims to gather and analyze these stories, shedding light on how they relate to the lives and beliefs of the Irish
people, as well as the remnants of ancient civilizations. The opening of "Ulster Folklore" sets the stage for an exploration of fairy lore, specifically connecting the traditional beliefs surrounding fairies to the existence of ancient dwarf races. Andrews recounts her inspiration from a presentation on pygmies, ultimately leading her to collect various local tales about well-known "wee folk." She introduces the notion that fairies, often depicted as small beings with various supernatural attributes, share similarities with historical races like the Grogachs, Pechts, and Danes. As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited to consider these tales not merely as whimsical stories but as echoes of Ireland's prehistoric past, where cultural identity and folklore intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andrews, Elizabeth, F.R.A.I. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14013388 |
| Title | Ulster Folklore |
| Contents | Fairies and their dwelling-places -- A day at Maghera, co. Londonderry -- Ulster fairies, Danes, and Pechts -- Folklore connected with Ulster raths and souterrains -- Traditions of dwarf races in Ireland and in Switzerland -- Folklore from Donegal -- Giants and dwarfs -- The Rev. William Hamilton, D.D. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Linda Hamilton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) |
| Subject | Fairies -- Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) |
| Subject | Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Hamilton, William, 1755-1797 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37187 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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