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Some Celtic otherworld motifs in Brendan’s Voyage to Paradise

Mackley, J. S. (2010) Some Celtic otherworld motifs in Brendan’s Voyage to Paradise. Paper presented to: International Medieval Congress (IMC) 2010, University of Leeds, 2010-07-12.

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Abstract:
In Brendan’s Voyage to Paradise, there are scenes which suggest a translation from the natural world to the supernatural realms. These scenes have corresponding elements in Irish Voyage Tales. The scenes in the Voyage of Brendan include the Celebration of the Feast of St Peter and St Paul, the celebration of Easter on the back of Jasconius, the Crystal Pillar and the mist barrier that surrounds Paradise. Despite the Navigatio of Brendan’s message of Christian salvation, the pagan heritage of these texts is still evident
Creators:
Mackley, J. S.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > English and Creative Writing
Research Centres > Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
Date:
12 July 2010
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
International Medieval Congress (IMC) 2010
Event Title:
International Medieval Congress (IMC) 2010
Event Dates:
2010-07-12
Event Location:
University of Leeds
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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