Fianna

appetite2. There are four cycles to Celtic mythology. These are the “Mythological cycle, the Ulster cycle, the Historical cycle, and the Fenian cycle”7. The Mythological cycle “focuses on the ‘activities of Celtic gods’, and describes the five races of supernatural beings trying to gain control of Ireland”. In this cycle, “the chief god was Dagda, who's magic cauldron could bring people back from the dead”7. The Ulster cycle “tells about the deeds of warriors and heroes, especially Cuchuliann, the warrior and champion of Ireland”7. The Historical cycle talks about the “adventures and battles of legendary Irish kings”7. Lastly, the Fenian cycle “deals with heroic Finn Mac Cumhail, or Finn MacCool, leader of a band of bold warriors known as Fianna, and is filled with exciting adventures and hand to hand combat”7. The Celts were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped many gods. Popular dirties include Danu, Dagda, Brigit, Arawn, etc., who many Celts worshipped, along with other gods7. “Celts everywhere felt the same way toward nature, worshipped the same gods , and performed rituals in the same fashion”5. During the point where Christianity was starting to takeover, the Celts wouldn't be converted. Christianity became popular in Europe and started to take over, so the only way Celts could be converted was if a church was built on sacred land5. During this time, the Church adopted some of the Celtic gods for their own saints3. The Celtic goddess Brigit was brought into…

The dream started the moment Fianna eyelids softly touched, taking her back to the cliffs outside Taos. “Ah,” said the young blonde girl. “We can do things that you can’t. We’ll show you something even better than flying, to help you escape from the geese.” The rock face before them rumbled. Pebbles and dirt spilled from the top as a series of steps magically pushed outward from the mountainside. Fianna looked for her brothers. Other than the girls, she was alone. Quickly, she scaled the…

It is a parliamentary democracy, which means the people vote for who they want in charge. The leading difference in the Republic of Ireland and that of American politics is that Ireland as a whole leans more to the right on most issues, considering their strong ties to their Catholic faith. Most of the parties in the Republic of Ireland are conservative and lean right. The main political parties in the Republic of Ireland are the Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, Labour and the Progressive…

country and become a leader during the Easter Rising Rebellion. This finally declared their independence from British rule. Thereupon, he would cheat his death from the rebellion because of his American birth and receive a prison term. Even after this surprising turn of events, de Valera would continue to advocate for the farewell of his country. To do that, he went to America and raised five million dollars to fund the Irish Republic. By 1922, de Valera successfully helped Ireland obtain…

State a chance to show case itself on an international stage and while it lasted no more than a week but it was hugely significant at the time for proving the Irish Free State as a leading Catholic country. No effort was spared y the Irish government in the organisation of the event and the whole affair, which culminated in a live papal broadcast from Rome to the Irish people, was considered to be a huge success for the young nation. In the build up to the congress the Chairman of the Chief…

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When a country or colony’s economic state or safety is threatened action is required. Confederation was essential to make Canada what it is now. Without Confederation Canada may have been controlled by the US or in a very fragile state. Confederation was was an act in the 1860’s to unite the British North Colonies as one strong independant nation. John A.Macdonald was credited to influence Confederation as he was an Father of Confederation. John A.Macdonald was a Scottish-born Canadian…

rhythm of the town. Indian summer had finally arrived, vanquishing the oppressive heat. Mornings revealed frost-covered grass which had by lunchtime melted with warm breezes that still whispered of summer. Too soon, the North Winds would sweep the land, blowing the opulent color from the trees. Many days, the kids completed their afternoon school work outside where the clouds rising over the mountain range painted the skies as well as their imaginations. During these peaceful interludes…