A review by amalia1985
Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms And Superstitions Of Ireland by Jane Francesca Wilde (Lady Wilde)

adventurous informative mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

 

‘’The three great sources of knowledge respecting the shrouded part of humanity are the language, the mythology, and the ancient monuments of a country.’’

Tales of horned witches invading the houses of unaware women, of the Evil Eye, the Fairy race, brave warriors, maidens and the blessed bards of old. Customs observed on November Eve, spells and incantations. The terrifying Dance of the Dead and the superstitions of Death and burial. The May Festival and the Midsummer celebration, Candlemas and Whitsuntide. The Baal Fires and Dances, the strange wakes and the ancient mysteries. The dwellings and schemes of the Sidhe. The cries of the Banshee, the Fate of Queen Maeve, the Sacred Wells.

Omens, superstitions, spells and legends in a volume superbly written by an extraordinary woman who managed to contain the mysticism and magic of the Emerald Isle in a gem of a book.