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King Concobar attempts to thwart the prophecy by ordering her into seclusion and planning to marry her himself when she comes of age.

She is known by the epithet "Deirdre of the Sorrows" (Irish: Deirdre an Bhróin). A review of "DEIRDRE, A Celtic Legend" by David Guard I was attracted to the book because, since high school, I have enjoyed stories of legend and mythology from the European culture. Deirdre was born in the reign of Conchobar mac Nessa King of Ulster. Both the album and the legend reflect many aspects of love and sorrow. Born under the shadow of a Druid's prophecy, Deirdre is condemned to the terrible fate of prisoner, rebel, fugitive, and force of destruction.

Yet the Romans sometimes referred to Celtic gods by Roman names, so their accounts were not always reliable. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1996 CD release of A Celtic Tale, The Legend Of Deirdre on Discogs. Sign in to YouTube. First composed in the 8th or 9th century, the story was revised and combined in the 15th century with The Fate of the Children of The Danna brothers mix Celtic folk, symphonic, and ambient music into a distinctive and fitting setting for Deirdre's star-crossed story. The man was a right good man, and he had a goodly share of this world’s goods. Get this from a library! What people are saying - Write a review. From inside the book . [David Guard; Gretchen Guard] -- According to this ancient legend, at her birth, a wise Druid foretold that Dierdre's beauty would tear Ulster apart. Deirdre: A Celtic Legend A girl-child was born to Siobha on the night of a full moon. Loading... Save. Deirdre of the Sorrows is recorded in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Get this from a library!

Are you an author? Written and recorded by brothers Mychael & Jeff Danna between their other scoring projects, A Celtic Tale is the soundtrack to an imaginary film of the Irish legend of Deirdre.

Deirdre had made a home for her and Naoise in the wilds, and she took care of him and his brothers, cooking fine food for them, and making sure they wanted for nothing. The Story of Deirdre. Paul Harris, 1978 - Deirdre (Legendary character) - 118 pages. She was the daughter of Fedlimid mac Daill who was bard to the royal court. As soon as the king of Scotland heard about this great beauty, he wanted her for himself. According to this ancient legend, at her birth, a wise Druid foretold that Deirdre's beauty would tear Ulster apart. A tale of beauty, lust, and death dating back to ancient Ireland. Another legend has it that Deirdre was so overwhelmed with grief at the sight of Naoise's dead body that she cast herself on to it, mourning loudly, dying instantly of a broken heart.

Deirdre book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Deirdrê is the tragic heroine in Irish pre-Christian legend, whose story is told in the ancient Irish mythology of the Ulster Cycle. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Deirdre: A Celtic Legend. is the foremost tragic heroine in Irish legend and probably its best-known figure in modern times. Her story is part of the Ulster Cycle, the best-known stories of pre-Christian Ireland. A CELTIC TALE The Legend of Deirdre is an outstanding contemporary celtic-based symphony. Our knowledge of the gods, heroes, and villains of Celtic mythology comes from other sources—mainly Roman.

A Celtic Tale: The Legend of Deirdre Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna; 12 videos; No views; Last updated on Mar 18, 2020 ; Play all Share.

Deirdre, in early Irish literature, the gentle and fair heroine of The Fate of the Sons of Usnech (Oidheadh Chloinne Uisneach), the great love story of the Ulster cycle. She is known by the epithet "Deirdre of the Sorrows" (Irish: Deirdre an Bhróin).Her story is part of the Ulster Cycle, the best-known stories of pre-Christian Ireland. Deirdre (/ ˈ d ɪər d r ə,-d r i /; Irish: [ˈdʲɛɾˠdʲɾʲə]; Old Irish: Derdriu [ˈderʲðrʲĭŭ]) is the foremost tragic heroine in Irish legend and probably its best-known figure in modern times. They did not, however, record their myths in writing but passed them on orally.

Deirdre : a celtic legend. #Mythology #Stories A tale … Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Based on the original Gaelic story adapted by John Stuart Dick, the music is composed and performed by Mychael Danna and Jeff Dana and a brilliant ensemble of musicians. The ancient legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows, the great love story shared by Ireland and Scotland, and well known here, is all but forgotten across the water. Deirdre: A Celtic Legend [David Guard, Gretchen Guard, Tricycle Press] on Amazon.com. I was also attracted to the book because it was written by Dave Guard who was the leader of the original Kingston Trio folk group who I had the pleasure of seeing in concert in 1960. [David Guard; Gretchen Guard] -- According to this ancient legend, at her birth, a wise Druid foretold that Dierdre's beauty would tear Ulster apart.

The most magnificent beauty of Ireland, denied her true love by a jealous King, finding peace only in death.

Her beauty was foretold at her birth by Cathbad the chief druid. Learn about Author Central. He also gave a warning that her Deirdre: A Celtic Legend Paperback – August 3, 1993 by David Guard (Author) › Visit Amazon's David Guard Page. Sign in. Deirdre book. 0 Reviews. Deirdre : a celtic legend. here was a man in Ireland once who was called Malcolm Harper. Deirdre!