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5 days ago · Nestled in the heart of Ireland, the Hill of Tara stands as an ancient sentinel steeped in myth and history. Often hailed as the erstwhile capital of Ireland and a revered seat of kingship, Tara’s undulating landscape unfolds tales of Celtic mythology and the nation’s rich past. This article invites you to journey through time and explore ...
2 days ago · The Romans' failure to conquer Ireland can be attributed to several factors. During its expansion, Rome primarily focused on territories closer to home, gradually extending its reach across Western Europe. By the time Julius Caesar embarked on the conquest of Gaul, which ultimately led to the Roman invasion of Britain, Ireland remained untouched.
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2 days ago · Gaelic Ireland ( Irish: Éire Ghaelach) was the Gaelic political and social order, and associated culture, that existed in Ireland from the late prehistoric era until the 17th century. It comprised the whole island before Anglo-Normans conquered parts of Ireland in the 1170s. Thereafter, it comprised that part of the country not under foreign ...
Detail from the larger-than-life statue of Augustus of Prima Porta, early 1st century CE. Source: Musei Vaticani, Rome Julius Caesar was the first Roman leader to (briefly) hold near-absolute power, but it was his adopted son, Octavian, who became the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Throughout his four-decades-long reign (27 BCE –14 CE ...
4 days ago · The rivers of Ireland, like the goddess of the Shannon, hold stories of mystical creatures, heroic battles, and otherworldly realms. The deities that inhabit these waters often represent sovereignty and power, demonstrating the significance of rivers in the cultural and political life of ancient Ireland. The Roots of Irish Mythology
2 days ago · Ancient writers often ignore the legal implications of Augustus' reforms and simply write that he "ruled" Rome following the murder of Caesar, or that he "ruled alone" after the death of Mark Antony. [11] [12] Most Romans thus simply saw the "emperor" as the individual that ruled the state, with no specific title or office attached to him.
4 days ago · The Aos Sí represent a realm of Irish mythological entities intrinsically linked with the land’s natural landscape and ancient deities.. Nature of the Aos Sí. The Aos Sí are a pantheon of supernatural beings perceived in Irish folklore as the remnants of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the storied race of divine entities once inhabited Ireland.
