I love Eddie Lenihan, he is a treasure. I found him online a few years ago, loved his story telling and podcast. I have his book but have yet to read it. Ogam Weaving Word Wisdom has been on my radar for several years but haven’t gotten it. Seeing it pop up here reminds me about it, I would like to check it out now.
Thank you Lora, as always, for your intentional work, perspective and knowledge. I would love, someday, to hear an expansion on your thoughts of what an appropriate contribution to a culture looks like to avoid appropriation.
I wish I could find some of these books as audiobooks. My partner wants so badly to learn more about Irish history and mythology, but he really only does audio books.
This is really helpful. I've two of these books.One a gift, the other sought by me.I'm just starting out really, so thanks Lora for this integral information.
Thank you for the reference recommendations. I am a historical fiction author with a deep concern to avoid misappropriation of materials in my work. My story is framed in Irish history prior to and during the rebellion of 1641. I carefully researched surnames in Breifne, and invented names that were not listed. The recommended references will be invaluable in researching my sequel to depict the pagan influence on my protagonist who deserts O'Neil's army and becomes a rapparee. Thank you for the recommendations. F. Ruark
I knew Dáithí O hOgain! I spent my third year of college (1984-85) in Dublin, taking classes at the School of Irish Studies in Ballsbridge, not far from the US Embassy. He taught folklore and mythology, with an emphasis on ancient mythological characters. Alas, he passed away from lung cancer like his father did during the fall semester I was there...
One of the good things I like about vetting sources (especially with books) is that you can do a quick google search on the title and the word 'review' and ta-da! And this can go double for the bibliography it has.
Thank you I have saved all these and purchased 2. Meeting the other crowd audible edition and meeting the other crowd. I look forward to getting The Morrigan soon too
Regarding non-native sources, it's also worth raising the issue that the author is less like to be fully conversant with the material he or she is writing about. If an author doesn't speak Sanskrit- for instance - he or she will have to rely upon translations (or interpreters), without the ability to personally check the accuracy of those translations. And even with primary sources, a non-native is likely to be looking in from the outside. Ibn Fadlan, for instance, could describe the parts of the Rus funeral that he witnessed or was told about. It is very possible that there are significant parts of the ritual that are not in his account, simply because he wasn't aware of them.
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I love Eddie Lenihan, he is a treasure. I found him online a few years ago, loved his story telling and podcast. I have his book but have yet to read it. Ogam Weaving Word Wisdom has been on my radar for several years but haven’t gotten it. Seeing it pop up here reminds me about it, I would like to check it out now.
Thank you Lora, as always, for your intentional work, perspective and knowledge. I would love, someday, to hear an expansion on your thoughts of what an appropriate contribution to a culture looks like to avoid appropriation.
Great suggestion!
I wish I could find some of these books as audiobooks. My partner wants so badly to learn more about Irish history and mythology, but he really only does audio books.
This is really helpful. I've two of these books.One a gift, the other sought by me.I'm just starting out really, so thanks Lora for this integral information.
Thank you for the reference recommendations. I am a historical fiction author with a deep concern to avoid misappropriation of materials in my work. My story is framed in Irish history prior to and during the rebellion of 1641. I carefully researched surnames in Breifne, and invented names that were not listed. The recommended references will be invaluable in researching my sequel to depict the pagan influence on my protagonist who deserts O'Neil's army and becomes a rapparee. Thank you for the recommendations. F. Ruark
I knew Dáithí O hOgain! I spent my third year of college (1984-85) in Dublin, taking classes at the School of Irish Studies in Ballsbridge, not far from the US Embassy. He taught folklore and mythology, with an emphasis on ancient mythological characters. Alas, he passed away from lung cancer like his father did during the fall semester I was there...
One of the good things I like about vetting sources (especially with books) is that you can do a quick google search on the title and the word 'review' and ta-da! And this can go double for the bibliography it has.
This was so helpful, thank you!
I just ordered "The Morrigan" and "The Other Crowd" for research purposes, thanks very much for posting this, Lora.
Phew. I’m glad you gave approval on Morgan Daimler and The Morrigan, I just ordered two books about 20 minutes ago.
Thank you I have saved all these and purchased 2. Meeting the other crowd audible edition and meeting the other crowd. I look forward to getting The Morrigan soon too
Time to make sure my reading wishlist is updated!
Thank you for addressing this.
My pleasure!
Wise words, as always. I should add that this counsel fits across many fronts.
Thank you Lora for enlightening me on this subject, I may not have known the differences if I had not seen this video first.
Regarding non-native sources, it's also worth raising the issue that the author is less like to be fully conversant with the material he or she is writing about.
If an author doesn't speak Sanskrit- for instance - he or she will have to rely upon translations (or interpreters), without the ability to personally check the accuracy of those translations.
And even with primary sources, a non-native is likely to be looking in from the outside. Ibn Fadlan, for instance, could describe the parts of the Rus funeral that he witnessed or was told about. It is very possible that there are significant parts of the ritual that are not in his account, simply because he wasn't aware of them.
Would love to see your opinion on "Making Ireland Irish Again" my teacher wrote it and Im not a fan
Thanks ...its good to know this stuff ..and to be clear on it ..
Glad it was helpful!
How do you feel about Jane Burns Celtic lectures and books?
i want to get morgan dailmer the gods and goddesses of ireland is that reputable and irish paganism reconstructing irish polytheism
Go raibh maith agat