02410cam a22003253u 4500 42538 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01018910 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA O'Brien, Henry, 1808-1835 The Round Towers of Ireland; or, The History of the Tuath-De-Danaans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-15 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Round Towers of Ireland; or, The History of the Tuath-De-Danaans" by Henry O'Brien is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on exploring the origins, purposes, and significance of the ancient round towers of Ireland, suggesting a connection to the Tuath-de-Danaans, a mythical race in Irish folklore often associated with high civilization and magical practices. O'Brien posits that these structures predate Christianity and possess deep connections to paganism and Eastern spiritual traditions, offering theories about their architectural and symbolic meanings. At the start of the work, O'Brien introduces his ambitious aim to prove that the round towers were built long before the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, refuting various existing theories regarding their purpose, such as being Christian belfries or places of retreat. He draws comparisons between the architectural style of the towers and other ancient structures, indicating a pagan origin linked to Eastern religious practices. Through references to historical records, Irish folklore, and symbolic interpretations, O'Brien sets the stage for a comprehensive investigation into the cultural and spiritual significance of these architectural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Round towers -- Ireland Ireland -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42538 83377 83377