Above : Ancient Ireland (A.D 520) The traditions of the coming of the " Milesians "—the last of the Celtic-speaking colonies which came to Ireland—are more definite than those of the earlier colonics. They convey a clearer impression of dealing with real people and real events. They are, however, full of impossible details, and abound in absurdities and inconsistencies. The details which are given of the prolonged travels of the Milesians from Stythia through Egypt and Spain are obviously improbable : while the ... Read More

Above : Ancient Ireland (A.D 460) The traditional accounts of the earliest colonies are frankly mythological, and convey no impression of an attempt to deal with real events. The exploits of gods, heroes, and men are narrated without distinction, and incredible details are given with a minuteness which defies reason. Whether these fables are based upon any real events of importance, and what the nature of such events may * "ster " was a Norst suffix added to thru oj the native names. ... Read More