Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series by Gregory and Yeats
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"Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series" by Lady Gregory is a collection of folklore and cultural reflections written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich traditions, beliefs, and supernatural encounters of the Irish people, particularly those living in the western regions of Ireland. The collection includes various narratives about the Sidhe (fairies) and notable figures like Biddy Early, who is both revered and controversial
for her healing practices and association with folklore. The opening of the work begins with an intricate description of the Sidhe, detailing their elusive nature and the various forms they can take. Lady Gregory articulates the deep reverence and fear people hold towards these supernatural beings while citing the traditional beliefs that intertwine the natural and supernatural worlds. Through anecdotes from local individuals, she captures an array of sea stories and encounters with mermaids and sea-horses, emphasizing the integral role that folklore plays in local identity and community life. The narrative sets a tone of exploration into the mystical dimensions of Irish culture, serving as both an inquiry and an homage to the myths that permeate everyday existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932 |
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| Annotator | Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
| Title | Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series |
| Credits |
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ireland |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Atlantic Coast (Ireland) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43973 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 723 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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