The Turning of the Year: Lore and Legends of the Irish Seasons
About this ebook
Along the way we encounter saints, scholars, kings and goddesses, whose stories, preserved in myth and folktale, counterpoint the book's exploration both of lost traditions such as keening and how other customs and rituals have been preserved in today's celebrations and communal events. It brings to the reader a new awareness of how such ritual can still have relevance in our lives, and a deeper appreciation of the power of the natural world.
About the author
EITHNE MASSEY has a lifelong attachment to the lore, traditions, nature, legends and stories of her native Ireland. Her book Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland has remained a firm favourite since its publication in 2003, and has been published in many countries worldwide. She is also the author of best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children, including what is fast-becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers.
