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The Irish Annals's avatar

An tIcke of far Wight is spot on on woyal dragoons then. He bangs on so of Lady Die catchin Firm members doing the shapeshift.... Fine Prince Thing....then pffff magic dragon.... or other genus o'weaptillion.....

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Siofra O'Donovan's avatar

Yes The Icke Wight is RIght in facto. Hic sunt dracones....

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Joy Bermingham's avatar

Fascinating as usual Siofra

Thanks for sharing. Joy B

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Lea Beg's avatar

Once again great most of which I did not know. I recently learnt that King John built Dublin Castle in the 12ú century and as you say we've nothing to thank him and his cohorts for

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Siofra O'Donovan's avatar

Yes he of Robin Hood. He was down the road from my house , near Lea Beg, fell of his horse. Near or on the lane by the church in Newcastle

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Áine Fortune's avatar

It all begins with water... :) When will Melusine be published? x

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Ingrid Finch's avatar

Fascinating reading and I loved your recording of the Frog Prince! Your reading voice is very soothing and addictive and had me wanting more!

So interesting learning more about the serpent world and Melusine is one of my favourite stories. I used to have a place in France years ago, in Les Deux Sevres, Poitou- Charente, which had a Merovingian tomb next to the church yard, but not in it. Marie-Claire, the Mayoress of the village, used to come running to tell me if ever tourists arrived, hoping I could translate for her. I never could haha as my French was pretty weak then. Never understood the significance of Merovingian until now....thanks for the enlightenment !

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With Concentric Rings's avatar

Your voice and (especially i.m.h.o. odd) rhythm in your delivery during the audio part was really lovely, very listenable, maybe another option for you there too? Well, I'd love to hear more of that anyway. Thanks so much, so much here, especially with accompanying "Melusine" article, wow. I've read that opening excerpt From Campbell in "The Hero..." itself also, fascinating stuff. But anyway, have a guddun, cheers girl.

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