The Irish Keen
Grief Rituals and the Otherworld
$33.53
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2026
Summary
The return of the traditional Irish lament
Provides context and history for the traditional Irish lament known as the keen, examining the origins of the ritual and its history from paganism through Christianity
Explores keening’s shamanic dimensions and mythological connections to the Otherworld, including the world of Faerie while drawing on archaeology and traditional Irish folklore
Looks at the practicalities of keening, c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798888504086 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Seren Bertrand, Mary Mc Laughlin |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 333g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
About The Author
Seren Bertrand
Mary Mc Laughlin, PhD, was born and raised in Northern Ireland and has lived, taught, and sung her way through Ireland, England, and the United States. Internationally acknowledged for her singing of Irish songs, songwriting, and teaching, she writes and teaches about the keen online. She currently lives in England.
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