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The Book of the Cailleach: Stories of the Wise Woman Healer,New
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This powerful analysis of the wise women healer from the oral traditions of Ireland's rural communities is unique in its depth and perspective. Stories, told and retold, embedded in the texture of culture and community, collected and studied for many decades, are here translated and made available to the general reader for the first time. The figure of the wise woman, the hag, the Cailleach, or the Red Woman are part of an oral tradition which has its roots in preChristian Ireland. In the hands of Gearoid O Crualaich, these figures are subtly explored to reveal how they offered a complex understanding of the world, of human psychology and its predicaments: the thematic structure of the book brings to the fore universal themes such as death, marriage, childbirth, and healing, and invites the reader to see the contemporary relevance of the stories for themselves.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Book of the Cailleach'? A: The main theme of 'The Book of the Cailleach' revolves around the exploration of wise women healers from Ireland's oral traditions, emphasizing universal themes such as death, marriage, childbirth, and healing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Book of the Cailleach' is Gearóid Ó Crualaoich.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'The Book of the Cailleach' published? A: 'The Book of the Cailleach' was published on October 31, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Book of the Cailleach' is paperback.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Book of the Cailleach' have? A: 'The Book of the Cailleach' has 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a specific category? A: Yes, 'The Book of the Cailleach' falls under the category of Europe.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in a 'New edition'.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book offers a unique depth and perspective on the oral traditions of wise women healers, making previously unpublished stories accessible to a general audience.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the cultural significance of wise women healers and their relevance to contemporary issues through stories rooted in pre-Christian Ireland.