Mythic Ireland Research Paper

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A journey through mythic Ireland

For such a small country, Ireland has a very strong hold on the world's imagination. A holiday in Ireland is for most people a dream come true. Among all the great places to visit in Ireland, the prehistoric sites are compelling, awe-inspiring and mysterious. For those intrigued by mythic Ireland, here's a list of places that will create memories for a lifetime.

What better way to begin the mythic journey than to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mystery and reverence at Newgrange? Prehistoric ritual center, passage tomb and solstice marker, it is the iconic site of prehistoric Ireland. The passage tomb is aligned to the rising sun on the winter solstice. Megalithic burial sites like Newgrange are the

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