Abstract
This contribution presents an analysis of the relationship between transgression, naming and the formation of the landscape in the medieval Gaelic collection of place-name lore known as the Dindshenchas. It includes analyses of the origin legends of the rivers Boyne and Shannon, as well as those of Lough Neagh and Lough Ree.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Celtic Cosmology: Perspectives from Ireland and Scotland |
| Editors | Jacqueline Borsje, Ann Dooley, Séamus Mac Mathúna, Gregory Toner |
| Place of Publication | Toronto |
| Publisher | Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Toronto |
| Pages | 268-283 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-88844-826-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2014 |
| Event | Celtic Cosmology and the Power of Words - Coleraine, United Kingdom Duration: 01 Jan 2012 → 01 Jan 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Celtic Cosmology and the Power of Words |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Coleraine |
| Period | 01/01/2012 → 01/01/2012 |