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Irish Myths & Legends
by Lady Gregory

"It was in a mist the Tuatha de Danaan, the people of the gods of Dana, or as some called them, the Men of Dea, came through the air and the high air to Ireland. Thus is written the first sentence of this fascinating book which also includes a forward by W. B. Yeats. How can you miss?
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Encyclopedia of Superstitions
edited and revised by Christina Hole

Containing more that two thousand supersitions of Britain ranging over the past six hundred years, and extending down to the present day,this book demonstrates that superstitions are world-wide and inherent in all peoples of the world in exactly identical forms of fear and avoidance.
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Superstitions of The Irish Country People
by Padraic O'Farrell

Do you know why it's considered unlucky to meet a bare-footed man, to get married on a Saturday, or to begin a journey on November 10th? In this fascinating book, you'll learn about these superstitions and many others that were once observed when going to work, to sea, to a wedding or a wake. And ignore the misleading copy on the back cover where it says Irish people believe in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The copywriter obviously hadn't read the book and we're certain the author was less than pleased.
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The Ardagh Chalice

One of the finest specimens of Celtic art ever found, the cup combines classic beauty with exquisite Celtic ornamentation. It is composed of gold, silver, bronze, brass, copper, and lead and comprises 354 pieces, including 20 rivets. A band running round the outside of the bowl is engraved with the names of the twelve Apostles. Discovered near Ardagh in 1868, almost nothing is known of its history. It is believed to date from the 8th century and might be one of the cups stolen from Clonmacnois, in the year 1125.
The cup is on display at the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin and is part of the "National Treasures" collection which includes the Tara Brooch and the Cross of Cong.

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Celtic Bookmark

Elegant bookmark is made of silver over pewter. It measures 3" x 1". When in use, the pretty Celtic design sticks out of your book. Or choose Trinity Knot or Celtic Heart.

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