Ancient Ireland: Heroes and Vikings, Curses and Prayers

Can we accurately imagine life in Ancient Ireland? The intertwining of history and mythology on a distant island continues to inspire writers and scholars around the world. This book offers a glimpse into Irish life through the eyes of ancient poets who preserved for us fragments of historical events and mythological plots: the exploits of Cú Chulainn, the mischief of the cat Pangur, Viking attacks on monasteries, as well as poetic curses and rituals, descriptions of magical worlds and the picturesque Irish nature. Immersion in the poetic world of Ancient Ireland will allow the reader to peek behind the veil of ancient mystery and find keys to some doors in the labyrinth of ancient Irish history.