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Storyteller: Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for Americans

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Description:More than forty million Americans claim Irish ancestry. This lively illustrated book, divided into parts exploring myths, legends, and folktales, explains for the U.S. audience the importance of storytelling in Irish culture in particular. In ancient Ireland, a good storyteller was so valued that he would be a member of the aos dána, the bards, and would be welcomed into every village because he came bearing tales. From the One-Eyed Giant to the Salmon of Knowledge to beloved “fairy” tales, the author―a seanchaí (traditional storyteller) herself―presents a fascinating collection that places these archetypal tales in historical context.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Storyteller: Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for Americans. To get started finding Storyteller: Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for Americans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: More than forty million Americans claim Irish ancestry. This lively illustrated book, divided into parts exploring myths, legends, and folktales, explains for the U.S. audience the importance of storytelling in Irish culture in particular. In ancient Ireland, a good storyteller was so valued that he would be a member of the aos dána, the bards, and would be welcomed into every village because he came bearing tales. From the One-Eyed Giant to the Salmon of Knowledge to beloved “fairy” tales, the author―a seanchaí (traditional storyteller) herself―presents a fascinating collection that places these archetypal tales in historical context.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Storyteller: Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for Americans. To get started finding Storyteller: Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for Americans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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