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Brigid: Goddess, Druidess and Saint
Brian Wright
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Paperback. Brigid of Kildare, Ireland, is uniquely venerated as both a goddess and a saint throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA. This book reveals when and by whom the goddess was 'conceived' and evidence that St Brigid was a real person. It explains how she 'became' a saint, and discusses her first documented visit to England in AD 488. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKP2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 644.
Brigid of Kildare, Ireland, is uniquely venerated as both a goddess and a saint throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA. Often referred to as Mary of the Gael and considered the second most important saint in Ireland after St Patrick, her widespread popularity has led to the creation of more traditional activities than any other saint; some of which survive to this day. As a result of original historical and archaeological research Brian Wright provides a fascinating insight into this unique and mysterious figure. This book uncovers for the first time when and by whom the goddess was 'conceived' and ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752448657
SKU
V9780752448657
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99-31
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