The Celtic Encyclopedia
... Macha ( Brooch of Macha ) , the seat of power for Ulster . Macha also built Ireland's first hospital which was called Bron - Bherg ( House of Sorrow ) and Ard Macha ( Macha's Heights ) . Macha eventually married Cimbaeth and when he ...
Goddess Afoot!
... Macha Ruad , she is the warrior queen , the powerful conqueror , the ruler of a queenship earned . As wife to Crunniuc , Macha is the faery lover , caretaker of the unfortunate , counselor of wisdom , curser , mother , cham- pion of ...
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore
... Macha's prowess , Crunniuc drew the attention of the king , who demanded that he prove his claim . Macha was dragged to the Assembly , where she pointed to her advanced pregnancy and begged not to be forced to race . The king , sure ...
Celtic Lore & Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess
... Macha's personality . Macha's name means “ field " or " plain , ” connecting her to the land and its abun- dance . In the Lebor Gabála Érenn , she is described as " Macha , greatness of wealth , " 44 emphasizing her bountiful nature ...
A Hut at the Edge of the Village
... Macha ! In this house it isn't Macha . I keep horses for Macha . In honour of Macha , in praise of Macha , in thanksgiving to Macha , I never , not even in a moment of greed , I never attempt to bridle them , I never attempt to break ...
Be a little mythological, will you? Celtic Mythology
... . As she competes with the king's fastest horses, Macha's speed and strength amaze the spectators. He wins the competition despite all obstacles. However, this victory comes at a great cost for Macha. The Story of Macha.
The Legends & Lands of Ireland
... Macha that she had to go to the fair and race against Conor's horse . " But look at my belly , " Macha said . " I can't run in my condition . It would be dangerous for both me and the baby . " " Let's go and show Conor your belly ...
Conflict and Conflict Resolution Among Waliso Oromo of Eastern Macha
... Macha Mohammed ( 1990 : 18 ) discusses that prior to and during the 16th century , the Tulama and the Macha groups lived under common Gada government and law . The head quarter of their common government was located at Oda Nabe in ...
New Official Vocabulary for Telegrams in Preconcerted Language
... Macha Macchinato Macebo Macera Maceraste Maceriatis Macha Macchinava Macecup Maceraba Macerastes Maceriatos Macha Macchinavi Macednus Macerabais Macerat Macerie Macha Macchinero Macedo Macerabam Macerata Maceries Macha Macchino ...
Allah's Kolkhozes
... Macha, New Macha District) K.F., interview on the organisation of kolkhozes and on religious practice (Or- dzhonikidze Kolkhoz, jama'at of Macha, district of New Macha District) L.H., several interviews in November-December 2010 and ...
Folklore
... Macha . Atchonnairc Macha marglic tri fhis , ratha na raidmid , tuirthechta trimsa Cuailghne fa gnim ndimsa nimuaibre . Ard Macha , whence is it ? Not hard ( to say ) . Macha , wife of Nemed , son of Agnoman , died there , and it was ...
Ulster Journal of Archaeology
... Macha all men assemble Since Patrick brought primatial faith To the place which without battle he selected From sacred Rome over great seas . Thou King who hast left Emain in cold , By separating from it its brave host , My soul should ...
Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race
... Macha . The legend of the foundation of Emain Macha has already Deen told . But Macha , who was no mere woman , but a supernatural being , appears again in con- nexion with the history of Ulster in a very curious tale which was supposed ...
Analecta Hibernica
... Macha , 7 . SLIABH NA MAOL , i n - aice le Breantar , Co. Thír Eoghain , 11 , 26 , 30 . SLIGEACH , Sligo , 30 . SLIOCHT AIRT , bhí an dúthaigh seo ar an taobh thiar de Cho . Thír Eoghain leathsteas den Deirg . Óghmaigh Iar . , 5. ( SOK ) ...
Gaelic Folk Tales
... Macha . This was the residence of the kings of Ulster ( Uladh ) . The remains are about two miles west of Ard Macha , where was a university which , in the seventh century , had seven thousand students from all parts of Europe . One ...
The History of Ireland
... Macha . Macha demanded the sovereignty in her turn after her father's death ; and Diothorba and his children said that they would not cede sovereignty to a woman ; and a battle was fought between themselves and Macha ; and Macha ...
Publications of the Folk-lore Society
... Macha , they could not bring him to the chariot If thou wilt , come thou , and speak with the Gray himself . ' Cúchulainn went to him . And thrice did the horse turn his left side to his master Then Cúchulainn reproached his horse ...
Irish Texts Society
... Macha . Macha demanded the sovereignty in her turn after her father's death ; and Diothorba and his children said that they would not cede sovereignty to a woman ; and a battle was fought between themselves and Macha ; and Macha ...
Deirdrê and the Sons of Usna
... Macha , for it had been built by a great and beautiful queen - Macha Mongruay , Macha of the Ruddy Hair . A thousand times have poets chanted of Emain Macha , and in the ancient days the bards loved to sing also of Macha herself . Here ...
Foras Feasa Ar Éirinn
... Macha . Macha demanded the sovereignty in her turn after her father's death ; and Diothorba and his children said that they would not cede sovereignty to a woman ; and a battle was fought between themselves and Macha ; and Macha ...