02621cam a22003373u 4500 39752 UtSlPG 20260610133917.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Croker, Thomas Crofton, 1798-1854 Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soul_Cages_(story) Release date is 2012-05-21 The Shefro -- The Cluricaune -- The Banshee -- The Phooka -- Thierna na Oge -- The Merrow -- The Dullahan -- The Fir darrig -- Treasure legends -- Rocks and stones. Barbara Watson, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Revised by Richard Tonsing. "Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland" by Thomas Crofton Croker is a collection of folklore tales written in the early 19th century. The work dives into the rich tapestry of Irish myths, sharing various legends about fairies and the supernatural beings that inhabit the landscapes of South Ireland. Each tale encapsulates elements of folk beliefs, local customs, and the whimsical encounters between ordinary people and the fairy folk. The opening of this collection begins with a preface explaining the author’s intent to condense previous works into a single volume while preserving the essence of the fairy folklore. The first legend recounts the tale of Knocksheogowna, where a herdsman faces torment from vengeful fairies annoyed by cattle trampling their fairy ground. Amidst the chaos, the character Larry Hoolahan, a fearless piper, resolves to confront the fairies and ends up forging a pact with their queen, thereby securing peace for the herdsman. These introductory stories set the stage for an immersive exploration of encounters with fairies, reflecting the charm and danger inherent in these beloved myths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales -- Ireland Legends -- Ireland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39752 80591 80591