what is the legend of Tir na nOg?
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Tír na nÓg, called in English the Land of Eternal Young, was the most popular of the Otherworlds in Irish mythology, perhaps best known from the myth of Oisín and Niamh of the Golden Hair. It was where the Tuatha Dé Danann or sídhe settled when they left Ireland's surface, and was visited by some of Ireland's greatest heroes. Tír na nÓg is similar to other mythical Irish lands such as Mag Mell and Ablach.\n\nTír na nÓg was considered a place beyond the edges of the map, located on an island far to the west. It could be reached by either an arduous voyage or an invitation from one of its fairy residents. The isle is visited by various Irish heroes and monks in the echtrae (Adventure) and immram (Voyage) tales popular during the Middle Ages. This otherworld is a place where sickness and death do not exist. It is a place of eternal youth and beauty. Here, music, strength, life and all pleasurable pursuits come together in a single place. Here happiness lasts forever, no one wants for food or drink. It is the Celtic equivalent of the Greek Elysium or the Valhalla of the Norse.\n\nTír na nÓg plays a major role in the tale of Oisín and Niamh. To get to Tír na nÓg an adventurer needed a guide, in Oisín's case, Niamh plays the role. They travel together to the Blessed Realm and the hero spends some time there. Eventually homesickness set in and Oisín wants to return to his native land. He is devastated to learn a hundred years have passed in Ireland since he had been with Niamh, though it seemed to him only one. He can see Ireland from the back of Niamh's magical horse, but she warns him not to touch the ground, as the weight of all those years would descend upon him in a moment. Oisín doesn't heed the advice, and he instantly withers away into an old man. It is suggested that Oisin fell from his horse in the area of Elphin, County Roscommon. Oisin was able to tell St Patrick his story and be blessed before dying. This story bears a striking similarity to many other tales, including that of Urashima Taro.
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The Tuatha Dé Danann came to Ireland from four cities on four islands in the North; Murias, Falias, Gorias and Finias, bringing with them The Four Treasures, also known as The Hallows of Ireland.\n\nFrom Falias was brought the Stone of Fal (Lia Fáil), The Stone of Destiny which was supposedly located near the Hill of Tara in County Meath. It used to cry out beneath every king of Ireland. Said to hold Ireland above the waves. The Druid who lived in Falias was named Morfessa.\n\nFrom Gorias was brought the Spear of Destiny (Spear Luin). The Druid who lived in Gorias was named Esras. It was forged by the Smith of Falias for Lugh to use in his fight against Balor. No battle was ever sustained against it, or against the man who held it.\n\nFrom Findias was brought the sword of Nuada. The Druid who lived in Findias was named Uscias. No one ever escaped from it once it was drawn from its deadly sheath, and no one could resist it. A bronze sword in the National Museum in Dublin claims to be this sword.\n\nFrom Murias was brought the Dagda's Cauldron, the Coire Anseasc ("Undry Cauldron"). Semias was the Druid who lived in Murias. The cauldron was bottomless, capable of feeding an army. No company ever went away from it unsatisfied. Said to be able to heal the sick and raise the dead.
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Long Bow (from which the 'giving the bird' symbolism of sticking 2 fingers up at an enemy is derived - give me 10 points and I'll expand on that in the comments bit for you), balister (a form of large Roman crossbow), short sword, broadsword, halberd and pike.\nLancashire won, and remains the centre of civilisation and Gods own country, Yorkshire being famous for its pudding. UK residents are reminded of this in the mnemonic for the colours of the rainbow; Richard (Red) Of(Orange) York(Yellow) Gave(Green) Battle(Blue) In(Indigo) Vain(Violet).
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Sorry; the only thing I was able to find was a Nguyen Dinh Dang a very famous artist.\nAnyway look at it because he really paints nice things.\nhttp://www.imagesofeyes.com/dang.htm\n\nI am back.  I think I have it:\nMac Dang Dung got his start as a bodyguard to the cruel and depraved King of Vietnam, Le Uy Muc. Mac Dang Dung was famous for his strength and cunning. ...\nen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mạc_Đăng_Dung
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There is one about, The Piper of Dunmail Raise. If you see him it means death to someone you are with.
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Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath yr!
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http://www.mostlywind.co.uk/legends.html\nhttp://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/ask_earl/20000920.html
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Beowulf (c. 700-1000 A.D.) is a heroic epic poem. At 3,182 lines, it is notable for its length in comparison to other Old English poems. It represents about 10% of the extant corpus of Old English poetry. The poem is untitled in the manuscript, but has been known as Beowulf since the early 19th century. In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of a Germanic tribe from southern Sweden called the Geats, travels to Denmark to help defeat a monster named Grendel. He later returns to Geatland, where he becomes king, and when he is old he kills a dragon and dies. Although dealing primarily with Scandinavian matters, the work has risen to such prominence that it is sometimes called "England's national epic".
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Haven't found your medal, but the words "ne oublie" are the motto of the Scottish Clan Graham.  They mean "never forget".  Perhaps this helps?
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This is rather vague... never read the book though... There are plenty of referances in the Bible to lamps and light... the most important being the symbolism of Jesus as the light and the way.  The lamp post itself is the way in and out of Narnia--- similar to Jesus as the way in and out of the Father's good graces.  "I am the way, the truth, the light.  No man come before the Father, but by me."
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TIAMAT: The Primordial Dragon Goddess of Creative Chaos.\n\nShe lived happily in the salt water below the mists of time, joined by APSU, the wettest Water God ever.\n\nTheir peace was disturbed eventually by a bubbling of silt and up popped a couple of beings, who soon gave birth to a lot of noisy Gods. When APSU objected, EA kindly put him to sleep on a permanent basis.\n\nTIAMAT, left alone, became decidedly tetchy. She ripped up anything the Gods tried to create and had them hiding and huddling in fear. Something had to be done.\n\nEA eventually had a fine upstanding son called MARDUK, who was egged on to become their champion. 'You're young, handsome, and such a brave guy... You do this and you'll never have to buy another drink.'\n\nFlattery got them everywhere - after practicing martial arts he was kitted out with the latest in advanced weaponry (a bow, a net and a mace) and set off in his storm chariot.\n\nMeanwhile, TIAMAT had met another dragon. His name was KINGU, and he was busy taking her mind off her woes with a little romance and as much monster production as he could get away with.\n\nHowever, KINGU was all talk and no fangs - and when he saw MARDUK with all his fighting paraphernalia he fled in panic, leaving TIAMAT to go it alone. She rushed at MARDUK jaws agape and he hurled his secret weapon into her mouth. This was a raging storm and she could not chomp. She was then transfixed by an arrow and enmeshed in a net before being whopped by a mace.\n\nThe junior dragons were all captured and KINGU surrendered the Tablets of Destiny, which TIAMAT had given him for a wedding present in return for his life.\n\nMARDUK chopped up TIAMAT'S corpse and used it to create all the bits of the World and Universe the Gods hadn't managed to finish. Finally a God's Court decided that KINGU would have to go - but as a special concession his blood was used to create mankind. 'Don't think of it as being sentenced to death - think of it as being sentenced to life everlasting on a massive scale.'\n\nMARDUK now took over and drew up plans for his very own kingdom of Babylon.
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It's 'Magpie' according to the New Exeter Statue. Not sure about the letters, though. Must be 'magpie' in Middle English.
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the story of  the British Isles from the first Roman Invasion to the fateful culmination known as the\nBattle of Hastings which was fought  between King Harold II of England and Duke William of  Normandy\ngo to the following sit it tells you everything and wow\nhttp://www.battle1066.com
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Yes it is very similar, because the norns and the fates are almost the same people, but there are enough differences in those 2 myths to make it a good comparison.
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Tara was once the ancient Seat of Power of the Irish Kings - 142 kings are said to have reigned there in prehistoric and historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology, Tara was the sacred place of dwelling for the Gods, and was the entrance for the Otherworld.\n\nThe Lia Fail or "Stone of Destiny" sits atop the Kings Seat (Tara) and was brought there by the godlike people known as the "Tuatha De Danann" according to Irish Mythology, as one of their sacred objects. It was said to roar when touched by the rightful King of Tara.\n\nThere you have it. The Seat of the High Kings, Tara, the place in the "old country" that Gerald O'Hara named his plantation for in the fictional story of "Gone with the Wind." Between the two places, Tara has both "fictional" and "real" inhabitants beyond counting.
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In Irish legend that would be a banshee.
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http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html has a few versions of folktales from different countries.\n\nI recommend going to the library, there are some nice collections of folktales and myths out there.\n\nThe most famous Irish "myth" is the story of the Tuatha de Danaan, and there is some speculation that it is actually an embellished adaptation of the history of how one group took over from earlier people, since the Children of Danae came in with superior weapons and looks and had great battles with the Fir Bolg.  I wouldn't call any of these stories "myths" around Irish people though, we tend to get a teensy bit defensive most of us, ingrained thought that even the most fantastic story has at least a grain or two of truth in it.  What's interesting is that most of the old gods had "saint" tacked on and kept most of their attributes - "St. Brigid (sometimes Brid or Bride)" is a prime example.\n\nFor German stuff, check out http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/ger1500.html which is a college course's site but has some good links.  If you're not already familiar with the Norse gods, you might check out http://www.dickinson.edu/~eddyb/mythology/Creation-1.html first for the basic creation story.  Keep in mind that there are places still where the norse gods are still honored as an active religion, not myth, so it would be nice if you kept this in mind.\n\nHope this helps, but I can tell you that you're going to find better resources in a print library for something like this.\n\n\nBy the way, the "banshees" mentioned above is an anglicized spelling of Ban Sidhe - try looking that up!  A lot of Americans, even those of Irish descent, seem to have a strange opinion of all things Irish, including songs and stories - I suppose I should blame Americanization efforts of parents along with things along the lines of "Darby O'Gill & the Little People."  It's fine to laugh at your stage paddy, I'm the first to howl at those sorts of jokes,  but know what being Irish really means too.  We gained a lot by coming to this country, but it seems the wild geese may have lost more than we gained.