Niall Mac Coitir brings to life the myths, legends and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Two main themes emerge: the tree as a marker of important places such as royal sites or holy wells, and the role of trees as sources of magical power in folk customs and traditions, such as carrying a blackthorn sta. when out walking at night to ward off evil spirits.
Beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will entertain and enlighten all interested in Ireland's trees.
| ISBN: | 9781848892484 |
| Publication date: | 18th September 2015 |
| Author: | Niall Mac Coitir |
| Illustrator: | Grania Langrishe |
| Publisher: | The Collins Press an imprint of Gill |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest |
Niall Mac Coitir brings to life the myths, legends and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Two main themes emerge: the tree as a marker of important places such as royal sites or holy wells, and the role of trees as sources of magical power in folk customs and traditions, such as carrying a blackthorn sta. when out walking at night to ward off evil spirits.
Ireland's Trees features in the following genres: Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest
Paperback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
Ireland's Trees was written by Niall Mac Coitir and published by The Collins Press an imprint of Gill
Ireland's Trees has 240 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.