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050 4 _aGR
100 1 _aGregory, Lady,
_d1852-1932
245 1 0 _aVisions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-10-18
508 _aProduced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series" by Lady Gregory is a collection of folklore and cultural reflections written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich traditions, beliefs, and supernatural encounters of the Irish people, particularly those living in the western regions of Ireland. The collection includes various narratives about the Sidhe (fairies) and notable figures like Biddy Early, who is both revered and controversial for her healing practices and association with folklore. The opening of the work begins with an intricate description of the Sidhe, detailing their elusive nature and the various forms they can take. Lady Gregory articulates the deep reverence and fear people hold towards these supernatural beings while citing the traditional beliefs that intertwine the natural and supernatural worlds. Through anecdotes from local individuals, she captures an array of sea stories and encounters with mermaids and sea-horses, emphasizing the integral role that folklore plays in local identity and community life. The narrative sets a tone of exploration into the mystical dimensions of Irish culture, serving as both an inquiry and an homage to the myths that permeate everyday existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Ireland
653 _aIreland -- Social life and customs
653 _aAtlantic Coast (Ireland) -- Social life and customs
700 1 _aYeats, W. B.
_q(William Butler),
_d1865-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43973
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