| 单词 | Lir |
| 例句 | Many of the book’s characters are actors — divinely hammy ones, if that may be said about the Yiddish theater — who quote from “Kinig Lir,” the Yiddish version of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” Review: ‘The Yid,’ Paul Goldberg’s First Novel, Taunts Stalin 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z The Lir does face some local competition in the short term, however. Ireland Gets Its Own Acting Academy at Trinity College Dublin 2011-08-26T23:17:07Z The Lir Academy, in Dublin, accepted him before he got his final exam results, based on his audition alone. Paul Mescal Has Been Working Things Out 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The school, also known as the Lir, is set to open on Sept. Ireland Gets Its Own Acting Academy at Trinity College Dublin 2011-08-26T23:17:07Z She is played, with a depth and innocence, by Oliver, a recent graduate from The Lir Academy, the same Irish drama school that produced Paul Mescal, the chain-wearing star of “Normal People.” In ‘Conversations With Friends,’ It’s Complicated 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z The Lir received several hundred applications for its inaugural class of 15 students, who were largely chosen based on their auditions around Ireland and two days of callbacks in Dublin in the spring. Ireland Gets Its Own Acting Academy at Trinity College Dublin 2011-08-26T23:17:07Z “To me the Lir represents Ireland maturing as a nation serious about theater,” she added. Ireland Gets Its Own Acting Academy at Trinity College Dublin 2011-08-26T23:17:07Z He “immediately” fell in love with being onstage and went on to earn a degree in acting from the Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin at 21. Paul Mescal's plan for his skyrocketing career? A comedy, maybe? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Since then the Irish actor, a 2017 graduate of the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art in Dublin, has been hotly in demand. Commentary: Oscar or not, Paul Mescal makes screen acting look natural again 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z In Irish myth, the Children of Lir were turned into swans but kept their voices. Sinéad O'Connor: My life is actually really boring 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z This newcomer went to the same drama school as Normal People star Paul Mescal, The Lir Academy in Dublin. Conversations With Friends cast includes Taylor Swift's boyfriend Joe Alwyn 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z It’s hardly unexpected, but Oisin Murphy will climb aboard The Lir Jet in the Juvenile Sprint having been officially confirmed as Britain’s champion jockey for the second time. Breeders' Cup 2020: day one – live! 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Manannán Mac Lir, which is made out of fibre glass and stainless steel was stolen last month. Celtic sea god statue is discovered 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Manannán Mac Lir is a sea god from Irish mythology and the statue had become a popular tourist attraction in the area. Stolen sea god statue to be replaced 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z In Irish mythology, Manannan Mac Lir was the first ruler of the Isle of Man. Missing: Bare-Chested Celtic God, Last Seen in Northern Ireland 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z A sea deity in Irish mythology, Manannán Mac Lir is also said to have been the first ruler of the Isle of Man. 'Missing person alert' for statue 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Manannán Mac Lir is a sea deity in Irish mythology and is also said to have been the first ruler of the Isle of Man. Sea god statue stolen from mountain 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z It is called after him, for his full name was Mananan Mac Lir. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z When the election was made known, none of those who were disappointed took the matter to heart except Lir of Shee Finnaha alone. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The fiberglass-and-steel statue of the god, Manannan Mac Lir, was installed only last year, as part of a walking trail with sculptures, and had become a popular tourist attraction. Missing: Bare-Chested Celtic God, Last Seen in Northern Ireland 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Woe for Lir's sweet children whom their vile step-mother Glamoured with her witch-spells for a thousand years; Died their father raving—on his throne another— Blind before the end came from his burning tears. A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats 2011-10-27T02:00:26.373Z Manand is the old Irish name for the Isle of Man and as his surname suggests, he was the son of Lir, meaning sea. Sea god statue stolen from mountain 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z It is probable that Lir had possessions in England as well as in Ireland and the Isle of Man. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z So Lir chose Eve for his wife, and they were wedded that day. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z In the missing-persons report, the police described Manannan Mac Lir as “a well-known, six-foot-tall striking local male with an athletic build.” Missing: Bare-Chested Celtic God, Last Seen in Northern Ireland 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Yet you should have received your liberty years and years ago, because the children of Lir were released from their captivity at the dawn of Christianity. The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z And gay was the breath in our being, and never a sorrow or fear Was on us, as singing together, we flew from the infinite Lir. The Divine Vision and Other Poems 2011-09-02T02:00:18.933Z Behold ye the valiant son of Lir From the plains of Eoghan of Inver,— Manannan, lord of the world’s fair hills, There was a time when he was dear to me. Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland 2012-04-23T02:00:32.180Z Lir remained a fortnight in the king's palace, and then departed with his wife to his own house, Shee Finnaha, where he celebrated his marriage by a great royal wedding feast. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Break not, ye breezes, your chain of repose, While murmuring mournfully Lir’s lonely daughter Tells to the night stars the tale of her woes. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z I said that I thought he should have been more upset about his own fate than that of Lir’s lovely daughter. The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z Lir is more familiar as the father of the children who were changed into swans by magic, and who lived for long ages on the waters around the Irish coast. The Divine Vision and Other Poems 2011-09-02T02:00:18.933Z The warrior-messenger who took them all is none other than the great god Manannan Mac Lir of the Tuatha De Danann. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries 2011-01-06T03:00:47.543Z It was instituted by Mannanan Mac Lir, and whoever was present at it, and partook of the food and drink, was free ever after from sickness, decay, and old age. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The other two were “The Fate of the Children of Lir” and “The Fate of the Sons of Usna.” Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Death of the Children of Lir, 39 IX. A Reading Book in Irish History The story of the fate of the children of Lir was probably in its earliest form a mythological account of the descent of the spirit from the Heaven-world to the Earth and its final redemption. The Divine Vision and Other Poems 2011-09-02T02:00:18.933Z The other is the “Fate of the Children of Lir,” the third of the “Three Sorrows of Story-telling,” which is only known in a modern dress. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" It must be remembered that the children of Lir had some obscure foreknowledge of the coming of Christianity. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z In all Celtic legend there is no more tender and beautiful tale than this of the Children of Lir. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Great was the misery of the Children of Lir on the sea of Moyle till their three hundred years were ended. A Reading Book in Irish History Exceeding dear unto us are the children of Lir, and I, Bove Derg, and Lir, their father, have vowed henceforth to make our home forever by the lone waters where they dwell.” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales And there never was a Neptune or a Mannanan mac Lir.... The Wind Bloweth "The wicked deed thou hast committed," said he, "will be worse for thee than for the children of Lir; for their suffering shall come to an end, and they shall be happy at last." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The first is the strange and beautiful tale of the Transformation of the Children of Lir. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Victorious Lir, your hapless sire, His loved ones in vain shall call; His weary heart is a husk of gore, His home is joyless for evermore, And his anger on me shall fall! A Reading Book in Irish History Forth from among the princes rose five well fitted to wield a scepter and to wear a crown, yet most royal stood Bove Derg and Lir. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales And it was on the Moyle that the Children of Lir swam and they turned into three white swans, with their great white wings like sails and their black feet like sweeps.... The Wind Bloweth Victorious Lir, your hapless sire, His lov'd ones in vain shall call; His weary heart is a husk of gore, His home is joyless for evermore, And his anger on me shall fall! Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The intense love of Lir for the children made the stepmother jealous, and she ultimately resolved on their destruction. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race After this, Lir and the Dedannans came to live on the shore of the lake, to be near the swans and to speak with them. A Reading Book in Irish History “Oh, Lir, wherefore have thy children come not hither?” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales The modern Lir�, his birthplace, on the left bank of the Loire, just opposite Ancenis. Avril Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance When the messengers had told their errand, Lir was startled; and he asked, "Have the children not reached the palace with Eva?" Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z She was childless, but the former wife of Lir had left him four children, a girl named Fionuala112 and three boys. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Silent, O Moyle! be the roar of thy water, Break not, ye breezes! your chain of repose, While, murmuring mournfully, Lir's lonely daughter Tells to the night-star her tale of woes. A Reading Book in Irish History Happily dwelt Lir’s household and merrily sped the months. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales This wife, the mother of Joachim, was heiress to the house of Tourm�li�re in Lir�, just by the Loire on the brow that looks northward over the river to the bridge and Ancenis. Avril Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance And Finola addressed the sons of Lir— "My dear brothers, the end of our time here has come; we shall now go to visit our father and our people." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Lir was visiting once at the castle of Bogha Derg, the King of Conacht, and he saw the daughter of the King, and he fell in love with her and married her. Fairies and Folk of Ireland Miserable was the abode and evil the plight of the children of Lir on the Sea of Moyle. A Reading Book in Irish History As the horsemen drew nearer and saw the four swans, each man shouted in the Gaelic tongue, “Behold the children of Lir!” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales The Story of the Children of Lir and The Quest of the Sons of Turenn are two of the three famous and popular tales entitled "The Three Sorrows of Storytelling." The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Come, brothers dear, approach the coast, To welcome Lir's mysterious host. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z And when the swans that were the children of Lir shall hear the first sound of these bells, they shall have their human shape again, and then they shall be happy forever. Fairies and Folk of Ireland The greater part of the "Children of Lir" and the whole of the "Sons of Usna" are given in this book, translated from the Gaelic. A Reading Book in Irish History Kill, I pray you, these children of Lir, for their father careth not for me, because of his great love for them. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales There is only one exception to this, so far as I know, and that is in the story of The Children of Lir. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland He spoke to them, and asked them were they the children of Lir. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z But the old woman seemed resolved that if he had never heard about the children of Lir he should hear about them now. Fairies and Folk of Ireland The children of Lir had some obscure foreknowledge of the coming of Christianity. A Reading Book in Irish History All was color and sunshine, scent and song, as the children of Lir drove onward to their doom. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales On these western seas, near the land, Lir's daughters, singing and floating, passed three hundred years. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland As soon as they had parted, the Fairy Cavalcade returned to Shee Finnaha, where they related to the Dedannan chiefs all that had passed, and described the condition of the children of Lir. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z This Druid talked with the wife of Lir for a long time alone. Fairies and Folk of Ireland And they were the delight and joy of all the Dedannans, who often came to Lir's house to see them. A Reading Book in Irish History And when the children of Lir reached the water’s edge, Eva was there behind them, holding in her hand a fairy wand. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales All were content with this, save only Lir, who thought himself the fittest for royal rule; so he went away from the assembly in anger, taking leave of no one. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Then the children of Lir were baptised, and they died immediately. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Lir was a powerful man in the old days of Ireland," she said, "He had three sons and one daughter, and their mother was dead. Fairies and Folk of Ireland They replied, "We are indeed the children of Lir, who were changed long ago into swans by the spells of the witch-lady." A Reading Book in Irish History But, alas! only the ruins of Lir’s dwelling were left. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales But at last a great misfortune befell Lir, for his wife fell ill, and after three nights she died. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland "Because," she replied, "Lir no longer loves thee; and he does not wish to intrust his children to thee, lest thou shouldst harm them." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z But the King and all the court rode in chariots to the lake where the white swans were, and Lir and all his people came there, too, when they heard what had been done. Fairies and Folk of Ireland During the time when the Dedannans ruled in Erin, there was a chief named Lir, who lived in Ulster, and who was much beloved for his goodness and his hospitality. A Reading Book in Irish History And no need had the saint to ask whether these indeed were the children of Lir. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales Then Lir and his people cried aloud in grief and lamentation, and Lir entreated the swans to come on land and abide with him since they had their human reason and speech. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland When Lir came to the shore, he heard the birds speaking, and, wondering greatly, he asked them how it came to pass that they had human voices. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Thus, when the children of Lir were turned into swans, it was proclaimed that no one should kill a swan. The Religion of the Ancient Celts And he came and spoke to the swans, and asked them were they the children of Lir. A Reading Book in Irish History Great, indeed is our grief, but in this dark hour shall Lir know our friendship. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales Bóv the Red started when he heard this, and he knew that what Lir had said was true. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland "Know, O Lir," said Finola, "that we are thy four children, who have been changed into swans and ruined by the witchcraft of our stepmother, our own mother's sister, Eva, through her baleful jealousy." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The greatness of Manannan mac Lir, "son of the sea," is proved by the fact that he appears in many of the heroic tales, and is still remembered in tradition and folk-tale. The Religion of the Ancient Celts And the three sons of Lir trembled with fear, for the sound was strange and dreadful to them. A Reading Book in Irish History “Know, O Lir,” said Finola, “that we are thy children, changed by the wicked magic of our stepmother into four white swans.” Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales So messengers were sent to Lir, to say that if he were willing to yield the sovranty to Bóv the Red, he might make alliance with him and wed one of his foster-children. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland The time has come for me to part:— No more, alas! my children dear, Your rosy smiles shall glad my heart, Or light the gloomy home of Lir. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Silent, O Moyle, be the roar of thy water, Break not ye breezes your chain of repose, While murmuring mournfully Lir's lonely daughter Tells to the night-star her tale of woes. Three Wonder Plays One of them was Lir, the Boundless Deep. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 It was Nuada was king of the Tuatha de Danaan at that time, but Manannan, son of Lir, was greater again. Gods and Fighting Men To Lir, having been thus gently entreated, it seemed good to end the feud, and he agreed to the marriage. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Lir then departed, and travelled south-west till he arrived at the king's palace, where he was welcomed; and Bove Derg began to reproach him, in presence of Eva, for not bringing the children. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z It is amorphous and inchoate, and the same must be said of the two other poems, The Doom of the Children of Lir, and The Lamentation for the Sons of Turann. Reviews When their time to be freed was near, they were for flying to the palace of Lir their father, at the hill of the White Field in Armagh. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 "It would be a great vexation to me," said Aedh Nimbrec, the Speckled, then, "we to get our death and Lir's people to take the hill." Gods and Fighting Men "The maidens are all fair and noble," said Lir, "but the eldest is first in consideration and honour, and it is she that I will take, if she be willing." The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Alas!" said Lir; "it was not by me that the children were prevented from coming. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z "I don't see how you reconcile Angus and Lir with Christianity, that is all." Evelyn Innes It was in pity for the Children of Lir, that were turned into swans, that they were kept alive long enough to be baptized and sent to heaven. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 And the man made himself known to them, and he said that he was Manannan, son of Lir. Gods and Fighting Men The sudden fierce jealousy and the pitiless cruelty of their stepmother to the children of Lir is set over against the exquisite tenderness of Fionnuala, which pervades the story like an air from heaven. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland But after a time it was revealed to him that it was the children of Lir who sang that music; and he was glad, for it was to seek them he had come. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z "The other day you spoke of the ancient gods Angus and Lir, and the great mother Dana, as of real gods." Evelyn Innes Silent, oh Moyle, be the roar of thy water, Break not, ye breezes, your chain of repose, While, murmuring mournfully, Lir's lonely daughter Tells to the night-star her tale of woes. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes But however great a house the Dagda had, Angus got it away from him in the end, through the help of Manannan, son of Lir. Gods and Fighting Men "It is pleasing," said Lir, and the pair were wedded the same night. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland They replied, "We are indeed the children of Lir, who were changed long ago into swans by our wicked stepmother." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z He had listened much more indulgently to Ulick than she had expected, and seemed to perceive the picturesqueness of the gods, Angus and Lir. Evelyn Innes The swans of Lir, with their slow, sweet faery singing. Imaginations and Reveries I bring a branch of the apple-tree from Emhain, from the far island around which are the shining horses of the Son of Lir. Gods and Fighting Men Lir abode for fourteen days in the palace of Bóv the Red, and then departed with his bride, to make a great wedding-feast among his own people. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland But at last a great misfortune happened to Lir, for his wife died after an illness of three days. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z But did Ulick really believe in Angus and Lir and the Great Mother Dana? Evelyn Innes Forth from among the Princes rose five well fitted to wield a sceptre and to wear a crown, yet most royal stood Bove Derg and Lir. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children The children of Lir were baptized then, and they died and were buried as Fionnuala had desired; Fiachra and Conn one at each side of her, and Aodh before her face. Gods and Fighting Men In due time after this Eva, wife of Lir, bore him two fair children at a birth, a daughter and a son. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland "They are all beautiful," said Lir, "and I cannot tell which of them is best; but I will take the eldest, for she must be the noblest of the three." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z He believes, or says he believes, in Lir and the great Mother Dana, in the old Irish Gods. Evelyn Innes Then Lir answered, 'All are indeed fair, and choice is hard. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children When Lir heard that, he came for the girl and married her, and brought her home to his house. Gods and Fighting Men At this Lir was sorely grieved and afflicted, and but for the great love he bore to his four children he would gladly have died too. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland In course of time, Lir's wife bore him two children at a birth, a daughter and a son, whose names were Finola and Aed. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z She left them, and ere long their father, King Lir, came to the shore and heard their singing. Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic When news of Eve's death reached the palace of Bove Derg by the Great Lake all mourned aloud for love of Eve and sore pity for Lir and his four babes. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children And the children of Lir asked for news of all the Men of Dea, and above all of Lir, and Bodb Dearg and their people. Gods and Fighting Men And Aoife held the children of Lir and of her sister in honour and affection; for indeed no one could behold these four children without giving them the love of his soul. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland This was a cause of great anguish to Lir; and he would almost have died of grief, only that his mind was turned from his sorrow by his great love for his four little children. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z Then King Lir returned and met the cruel stepmother at her father's palace. Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic And Bove Derg said to his mighty chiefs, 'Great indeed is our grief, but in this dark hour shall Lir know our friendship. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children "It is because Lir has no liking for you, and he will not trust you with his children, for fear you might keep them from him altogether." Gods and Fighting Men Only, alas! a fire of jealousy began to burn at last in the breast of Aoife, and hatred and bitter ill-will grew in her mind towards the children of Lir. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland A sad and sorrowful heart had Lir when he heard this; and he now felt sure that Eva had destroyed his four lovely children. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z As they approached the land, St. Patrick stretched his hand and said, "Children of Lir, you may tread your native land again." Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic As they reached a gloomy pass, Eva whispered to her attendants, 'Kill, I pray you, these children of Lir, for their father careth not for me, because of his great love for them. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children Now as to Manannan the Proud, son of Lir, after he had made places for the rest of the Tuatha de Danaan to live in, he went away out of Ireland himself. Gods and Fighting Men Out on the lake with you, children of Lir! The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland When Lir and his people heard this, they uttered three long mournful cries of grief and lamentation. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z One May morning, as the children of Lir floated in the air around the island of Inis Glora, they heard a faint bell sounding across the eastern sea. Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic All was colour and sunshine, scent and song, as the children of Lir drove onward to their doom. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children And I myself," he said, "am Manannan, son of Lir, King of the Land of Promise, and I brought you here by enchantments that you might be with me to-night in friendship. Gods and Fighting Men Here she and her folk were welcomed and entertained, and Bóv the Red inquired of her why she had not brought with her the children of Lir. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland The Children of Lir regain their Human Shape and die, 32 The Fate of the Children of Turenn; or, The Quest for the Eric-Fine. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The lovely legend of the children of Lir or Lear forms one of those three tales of the old Irish Bards which are known traditionally in Ireland as "The Three Sorrows of Story Telling." Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic And when the children of Lir reached the water's edge, Eva was there behind them, holding in her hand a fairy wand. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children "I cannot say," said Lir, "which one of them is my choice, but whichever of them is the eldest, she is the noblest, and it is best for me to take her." Gods and Fighting Men "I brought them not," she replied, "because Lir loves thee not, and he fears that if he sends his children to thee, thou wouldst capture them and hold them for hostages." The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland Silent, O Moyle, be the roar of thy water; Break not, ye breezes, your chain of repose; While murmuring mournfully, Lir's lonely daughter Tells to the night-star her tale of woes. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z "It is because Lir has no liking for you, and he will not trust you with his children, from fear you might keep them from him altogether." Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People Stern and sad rang the answer of Lir. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children "Is there a mind with you," said Lir, "to come to us on the land, since you have your own sense and your memory yet?" Gods and Fighting Men Then fear and trouble came upon Lir, for he surmised that Aoife had wrought evil upon the children. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland "As you have your speech and your reason," said Lir, "come now to land, and ye shall live at home, conversing with me and my people." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z "Is there a mind with you," said Lir, "to come to us on the land, since you have not your own sense and your memory yet?" Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People Exceeding dear unto us are the children of Lir, and I, Bove Derg, and Lir, their father, have vowed henceforth to make our home for ever by the lone waters where they dwell.' Celtic Tales, Told to the Children As to the children of Lir, they went back towards their old place in the Maoil, and they stopped there till the time they had to spend in it was spent. Gods and Fighting Men Lir, by the margin of the lake, saw the four swans and heard them talking with human voices, and he halted and spoke to them. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland At the glimmer of dawn next morning, Lir arose, and he bade farewell to his children for a while, to seek out Eva. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z And the children of Lir asked for news of all the men of Dea, and above all of Lir, and Bodb Dearg and their people. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People As the horsemen drew nearer and saw the four swans, each man shouted in the Gaelic tongue, 'Behold the children of Lir!' Celtic Tales, Told to the Children And that is the fate of the children of Lir so far. Gods and Fighting Men Then said Fionnuala: "Know, O Lir, that we are thy four children, and that she who has wrought this ruin upon us is thy wife and our mother's sister, through the bitterness of her jealousy." The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland So Lir and his followers got a kindly welcome; and they were supplied with everything necessary, and were well attended to that night. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z As to the children of Lir, they went back toward their old place in the Maoil, and they stopped there till the time they had to spend in it, was spent. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People But, alas! only the ruins of Lir's dwelling were left. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children And because Manannan, son of Lir, understood all enchantments, they left it to him to find places for them where they would be safe from their enemies. Gods and Fighting Men Lir was glad to know that they were at least living, and he said, "Is it possible to put your own forms upon you again?" The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland "The Fate of the Children of Usna," "The Fate of the Children of Lir," and "The Fate of the Children of Turenn." Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z But if he went away himself, Bodb was given the kingship none the less, for not one of the five begrudged it to him but only Lir. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People And no need had the Saint to ask whether these indeed were the children of Lir. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children "It is a pity the way Lir is," said Bodb Dearg; "and let some of you rise up and help him," he said. Gods and Fighting Men Next day Lir took leave of his children and went on to the palace of Bóv the Red. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland As Lir's wife is now dead, my friendship would be of service to him, if he were willing to accept it. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z The children of Lir were baptised then, and they died and were buried as Fionnuala had desired; Fiachra and Conn one at each side of her, and Aohd before her face. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People He did not make an end before he had overthrown and laid low three score of the birds of Lir. The Coming of Cuculain But at that time Abarthach had made an end of the King of the Cat-Heads, and he rose on his spear, and made a leap, and came down between Lir and his enemy. Gods and Fighting Men Most lovingly and joyfully did they greet each other and the swans inquired concerning their father Lir, and Bóv the Red, and the rest of their kinsfolk. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland As to the children of Lir, miserable was their abode and evil their plight on the Sea of Moyle. Old Celtic Romances 2011-11-19T03:00:26.863Z When Lir heard that he came for the girl and married her, and brought her home to his house. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People "They are the wild geese of the enchanted flocks of Lir," answered Laeg. The Coming of Cuculain "I will go against him," said Lir of Sidhe Finnachaidh, "though I heard there is not in the world a man with stronger hands than himself." Gods and Fighting Men In the end of the time Fionnuala said, "Brothers, let us fly to the Hill of the White Field, and see how Lir our father and his household are faring." The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland She had run away from her husband Labraid and had taken refuge with Gadiar, one of the sons of Mananna'n mac Lir, the god of the sea, and the ruler, therefore, of that sphere. Irish Fairy Tales And that is the fate of the children of Lir. Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People "If I mistake not," he said, "the man who flung his mantle over me was Mananan the son of Lir." The Coming of Cuculain So Lir and the King of the Dog-Heads attacked one another, and they made a hard fight; but after a while Lir was getting the worst of it. Gods and Fighting Men They told him they were the children of Lir. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland But soon there came dismay and sorrow in the land, for when the little Mongan was three days old his real father, Mananna'n the son of Lir, appeared in the middle of the palace. Irish Fairy Tales "I cannot say," said Lir, "which one of them is my choice, but whichever of them is the eldest, she is the noblest, and it is better for me to take her." Legends That Every Child Should Know; a Selection of the Great Legends of All Times for Young People We delayed too long, however, and the Sea of Moyle looked as bleak and stormy as it did to the children of Lir. Penelope's Irish Experiences "Leave off now and look on at the fight," he said to Lir, "and leave it to me and the foreigner." Gods and Fighting Men And that ended the battle, and all that was left of the great army of Lir went wearing away to the north. Gods and Fighting Men And after they landed, they went to the mountain of Lodan, son of Lir, to hunt on it. Gods and Fighting Men "The man that is the best fighter of all the Men of Dea," said they all, "and that is Lir of Sidhe Fionnachaidh." Gods and Fighting Men They set out then, till they came to the mountain of Lodan, son of Lir; and they were not long there till they heard talk of men that were hunting in that place. Gods and Fighting Men |
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