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Jan
24
2008

Chessmen of Lewis

by: Mu

Mountains divide us, and a waste of seas; yet Still the blood is strong; the heart is Highland And we in dreams behold the Hebrides” Canadian Boat Song, circa 1829 At the northwest edge of Europe the chain of the Outer Hebrides runs for 150 miles.

Jan
24
2008

The Irish Cycles

by: Mu

The Cycles is a collective term given to the stories in Irish literature which describe the doings of otherworld or legendary characters.

Jan
24
2008

Arthur’s Dog

by: Mu

Dogs were of supreme importance in earlier societies and the possession of superlative specimens was of great importance to warrior heroes.

Jan
24
2008

Horse Geoglyphs of England

by: Mu

My Great Aunt Nell taught me to wish on the White Horse for good luck, especially while traveling. The horse is a powerful symbol in mythology, and a half-forgotten folk memory can end up 10,000 miles from its origins.

Jan
24
2008

Theatre of Ancient Greece

by: Mu

The theatre we know today began in Ancient Greece.