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Patrick Logan. An excellent compendium of Irish holy well lore and legend...Fourteen chapters are included, together with a glossary of Irish terminology, which cover topics such as the pilgrimage to the well, holy days, legends associated with holy wells, the position of the well, trees and stones at holy wells, animals and their association with wells, and island wells. This slim volume draws together a significant amount of folklore material concerning holy well worship in Ireland, and its reprinting is to be welcomed. The illustrations...further enhance"" - Books Ireland.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #388192 in Books
• Published on: 1980-12-31
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
"An excellent compendium of Irish holy well lore and legend...Fourteen chapters are included, together with a glossary of Irish terminology, which cover topics such as the pilgrimage to the well, holy days, legends associated with holy wells, the position of the well, trees and stones at holy wells, animals and their association with wells, and island wells. This slim volume draws together a significant amount of folklore material concerning holy well worship in Ireland, and its reprinting is to be welcomed. The illustrations...further enhance" --Books Ireland