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