Sacred Places And Traditions That Still Echo
Jo Kerrigan explores the old beliefs and ritual sites that continue to shape Irish cultural memory. Sacred wells, mountain customs and offerings to thorn trees are approached with warmth and atmosphere, making this a rewarding choice for readers interested in folklore, landscape and the persistence of tradition.
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Sacred Places And Traditions That Still Echo
Jo Kerrigan explores the old beliefs and ritual sites that continue to shape Irish cultural memory. Sacred wells, mountain customs and offerings to thorn trees are approached with warmth and atmosphere, making this a rewarding choice for readers interested in folklore, landscape and the persistence of tradition.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Are drawn to Irish folklore, sacred places and living traditions.
- Like books that connect everyday customs to ancient beliefs.
- Would enjoy wandering through wells, mountains, thorn trees and ritual sites.
- Prefer atmospheric non-fiction that feels both lyrical and informative.
In a land like ours, the old beliefs bring pleasure and wisdom…
Exploring the legends, special places and treasured practices of old, Jo Kerrigan reveals a rich world beneath Ireland's modern layers.
So many of today's Irish traditions reach back to our ancient past, to the natural world: climbing to the summit of a mountain at harvest time; circling a revered site three, seven or nine times in a sun-wise direction; hanging offerings on a thorn tree; bringing the ailing and infirm to a sacred well.
Old Ways, Old Secrets shows us how to uncover the wisdom of the past, as fresh as it is ancient.
' Inviting, lyrical text and beautiful, atmospheric photographs ... A fascinating read. ' Evening Echo on West Cork: A Place Apart
- About The Author
- Jo Kerrigan grew up amid the wild beauties of West Cork; after working in the UK as writer, academic and journalist, she returned home to the place she loved best. She now writes regularly for a range of publications, including The Irish Examiner and the Evening Echo as well as international magazines, and operates a very popular online weblog.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781847172815
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press, (02 June 2015)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 513 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 135 x 27 mm
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