The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog

Download or read book The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog written by Patricia Monaghan and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Patricia Monaghan traveled to Ireland seeking her roots, what she found was much more than her physical ancestors. This is the story of her journey and the legends, landmarks, and mystical lore she encountered. Her poetic stories elucidate the ways that myth reveals the truth of human experience as well as the contradictions that are embodied in women's lives. This book is an extensive exploration of goddess mythology in Ireland, from Brigit, the Celtic goddess of water, fire, and transformation, to the historical figure of Granueille, a pirate queen.