PDF-(BOOK)-Island of the Setting Sun: In Search of Ireland\'s Ancient Astronomers

Ireland is home to some of the worlds oldest astronomicallyaligned structures giant stone monuments erected over 5000 years ago Despite their apparent simplicity these megalithic edifices were crafted by a scientifically knowledgeable community of farmers who endeavoured to enshrine their beliefs in a stellar afterlife within the very fabric of their cleverlydesigned stone templesFinally back in print this reissued edition presents evidence suggesting the builders of monuments such as Newgrange and its Boyne Valley counterparts were adept astronomers cunning engineers and capable surveyors Their huge monuments are memorials in stone and earth commemorating their creators perceived unity with the cosmos and enshrining a belief system which resulted from a crossover between science and spiritualityAs investigation of this aweinspiring civilisation of people continues on many levels evidence is emerging that significant archaeological sites dating from deep in prehistory are linked not just through mythology archaeology and cosmology but through an arrangement of complex and in some cases astonishing alignments Some of these alignments of ancient sites stretch from one side of Ireland to anotherWhile the accounts of the lives of some prominent Irish saints appear to be steeped in folklore and mystery it seems from new interpretations of the literature that the cosmic world view which existed in Neolithic Ireland experienced a continuity right into the Early Christian periodJoin us on this fascinating exploration of stones stars and storiesThe sheer amount of information contained within the book is mindboggling It is well thought out and structured The more you read the evidence the more convinced you become Astronomy Space magazineRefreshing and fascinating a wonderful magical book sumptuously illustrated and a must for anyone who loves to delve deep into our past Kennys Irish BookshopA fascinating insight into Irelands ancient burial sites Irish IndependentA monument Drogheda IndependentIt is a beautiful book and very well written The information that you collected is outstanding Barbara Carter coauthor The Myth of the Year and The Goddess and the BullThe authors reach interesting and challenging conclusions about the significance of ancient astronomical knowledge The book is jammed with colour illustrations maps and photographs A thoroughly interesting read Archaeology IrelandAn essential book that demonstrates just how much the beliefs and practicesof our ancestors were influenced by the movement of the stars in particularthose of the constellation Cygnus the celestial swan and Northern Cross once seen as a source of life and the destination of the soul in death Amust have tome for all those passionate about what remains of our fastdisappearing ritual monuments of the prehistoric age Andrew Collins author of The Cygnus Mystery. 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Famine--yielded like the ice of . the Northern Seas;. it . ran like melted snows in the . veins . of Ireland . - Only the island. - Only the country. - Both the island and the country. 2. Why is the Country sometimes called Republic of Ireland?. What is the official name of the Country?. - Ireland. - Republic of Ireland. Here are some of the most strange moments ever caught on camera!

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