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100 1 _aO'Brien, Henry,
_d1808-1835
245 1 4 _aThe Round Towers of Ireland; or, The History of the Tuath-De-Danaans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-04-15
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRound towers -- Ireland
653 _aIreland -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42538
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