The sacred space of gods and saints: Some considerations about the sea and exile in Irish mythology and tradition
Angélica Varandas
This essay intends to reflect upon the Irish higher form of peregrinatio, peregrinatio pro amore Christo, among monks Celtic or Insular Christianity between 5th and 10th centuries understand its extreme significance in culture. We will discuss: 1) paramount role maintenance Christian faith Western civilization during barbaric invasions 4th century Viking attacks English territory 8th centuries; 2) how it found a compelling evocation medieval voyage tales known as immrama echtrai; 3) relationship immrama, particularly Immram Brain, Nauigatio Brendani, one most influential narratives Europe; 4) contribution understanding sea Middle Ages path repentance, space penitence redemption, consonance with conception mythology where is depicted abode gods location Blessed Islands Otherworld; 5) connotation voluntary exile from which derived whole tradition both literature Ireland’s cultural history.
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