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      The Book of the Cailleach: Stories of the Wise Woman Healer

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      The figure of the 'wise woman', the 'hag', or the 'Red Woman' are part of an oral tradition which has its roots in pre-Christian Ireland. This title explores these figures to reveal how they offered a complex understanding of the world, of human psychology and its predicaments. It brings to the fore...

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      Product ID:9781859184127
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:IE
      Title:The Book of the Cailleach
      Subtitle:Stories of the Wise Woman Healer
      Authors:Author: Gearoid Crualaoich
      Page Count:320
      Subjects:Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Folklore, myths & legends
      Description:The figure of the 'wise woman', the 'hag', or the 'Red Woman' are part of an oral tradition which has its roots in pre-Christian Ireland. This title explores these figures to reveal how they offered a complex understanding of the world, of human psychology and its predicaments. It brings to the fore universal themes such as death and marriage.
      Imprint Name:Cork University Press
      Publisher Name:Cork University Press
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2006-09-01

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      Weight426 g
      Dimensions234 × 158 × 26 mm