The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog
The Landscape of Celtic Myth and Spirit
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
| Author: | Patricia Monaghan | ISBN: | 9781577318026 |
| Publisher: | New World Library | Publication: | October 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | New World Library | Language: | English |
| Author: | Patricia Monaghan |
| ISBN: | 9781577318026 |
| Publisher: | New World Library |
| Publication: | October 6, 2010 |
| Imprint: | New World Library |
| Language: | English |
When Patricia Monaghan traveled to Ireland seeking her roots, what she found was much more than her physical ancestors. This is the story of her journey and the legends, landmarks, and mystical lore she encountered. Her poetic stories elucidate the ways that myth reveals the truth of human experience as well as the contradictions that are embodied in women's lives. This book is an extensive exploration of goddess mythology in Ireland, from Brigit, the Celtic goddess of water, fire, and transformation, to the historical figure of Granueille, a pirate queen.
When Patricia Monaghan traveled to Ireland seeking her roots, what she found was much more than her physical ancestors. This is the story of her journey and the legends, landmarks, and mystical lore she encountered. Her poetic stories elucidate the ways that myth reveals the truth of human experience as well as the contradictions that are embodied in women's lives. This book is an extensive exploration of goddess mythology in Ireland, from Brigit, the Celtic goddess of water, fire, and transformation, to the historical figure of Granueille, a pirate queen.
