On The Fomorians And The Norsemen

By Duald MacFirbis and Alexander Bugge

Book Overview

""On The Fomorians And The Norsemen"" is a historical book written by Duald Mac Firbis. The book explores the ancient history of Ireland and Scandinavia, focusing on two groups of people: the Fomorians and the Norsemen. The Fomorians were a mythical race of giants who were said to have inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Celts. The Norsemen, on the other hand, were a group of seafaring people from Scandinavia who raided and settled in Ireland during the Viking Age.The book delves into the origins and legends surrounding the Fomorians, including their battles with the Tuatha D����� Danann, another mythical group of people in Irish mythology. It also explores the impact of the Norsemen on Ireland, including their settlements, trade, and interactions with the Irish people.Mac Firbis uses a variety of sources to piece together the history of these two groups, including ancient texts, folklore, and archaeological evidence. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history and mythology of Ireland and Scandinavia, and provides valuable insights into the cultures and beliefs of these ancient peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432632256
• ISBN13: 9781432632250
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"