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Fish Stone Water: The Holy Wells of Ireland

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Holy wells are places of popular religious devotion. At many of them the waters are believed to have healing powers; some are even supposed to have power over the weather. There are hundreds of these wells all over Ireland, many of them still in use. They vary greatly in appearance -- some are very simple, decorated only with rounded river pebbles, while others are highly ornate and adorned with holy statues, medals, rosary beads, flowers, and candles. This book captures the unique spirit of fifty wells through stunning photography and illuminating text, exploring the individuality of each well, their many forms and setting, and the assorted personal offerings that decorate them. Many are endangered archaeological sites. The authors visited the wells on their special days of devotion, "pattern days, " to record the activities at those shrines. A map and glossary are also included.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Atrium (an imprint of Attic Press, Ltd.), Cork, Ireland

Release: May 11, 2022

ISBN: 0953535312

ISBN 13: 9780953535316

Fish Stone Water: The Holy Wells of Ireland

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Holy wells are places of popular religious devotion. At many of them the waters are believed to have healing powers; some are even supposed to have power over the weather. There are hundreds of these wells all over Ireland, many of them still in use. They vary greatly in appearance -- some are very simple, decorated only with rounded river pebbles, while others are highly ornate and adorned with holy statues, medals, rosary beads, flowers, and candles. This book captures the unique spirit of fifty wells through stunning photography and illuminating text, exploring the individuality of each well, their many forms and setting, and the assorted personal offerings that decorate them. Many are endangered archaeological sites. The authors visited the wells on their special days of devotion, "pattern days, " to record the activities at those shrines. A map and glossary are also included.

Language: English

Pages: 144

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Atrium (an imprint of Attic Press, Ltd.), Cork, Ireland

Release: May 11, 2022

ISBN: 0953535312

ISBN 13: 9780953535316

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