Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, Legend and Romance is long overdue.
There is also a wealth of genealogical detail, indicating how historical and social circumstances have influenced the growth and spread of Irish lore..
These are complimented by a genre-list of material under various headings, such as Mythical Lore, Fianna Cycle, Ulster Cycle, King Cycles, Peoples and Traditions, Religious Lore, and Folk Custom and Belief.
There are 350 substantial entries, in alphabetical order from Abán, a 6th-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development.
Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, Legend and Romance is long overdue
