Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland

Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland

Paperback (02 Jan 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Discover the incredible myths and legends of Ireland in this wonderful selection of tales, collected and retold by Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde.
Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist who sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling and eerie tales including, "The Horned Women," "The Holy Well and the Murderer," and "The Bride's Death-Song," Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue.

This edition also includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. It will appeal to anyone interested in Ireland and its oral history.

Book information

ISBN: 9781398836600
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Imprint: Sirius Entertainment
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 376g
Height: 233mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 18mm