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050 4 _aGR
100 1 _aGregory, Lady,
_d1852-1932
245 1 0 _aVisions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, Second 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, Second Series" by Lady Gregory is a collection of folklore and traditions written in the early 20th century. The work examines the various cultural beliefs and practices surrounding Irish folklore, focusing heavily on the interactions between the living and the spiritual world, as well as the significance of plants, charms, and cures administered by local wise women. The beginning of the text introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of herbal lore prevalent in the Irish tradition. Through the accounts shared by various characters, it highlights the healing powers attributed to different herbs, the charms and rituals performed by wise women, and how the community engages with these beliefs. Anecdotes about individuals curing ailments, the historical significance of certain plants, and the presence of supernatural elements underscore the strong belief in the unquiet dead and the ongoing influence of the otherworldly in daily life. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the intertwined nature of belief, healing, and the supernatural in Irish culture. (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/43974
999 _c84813
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