Post by Ptarmigan on May 11, 2008 15:41:13 GMT
Ossian's Grave ~ Court Tomb
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Ossian was the legendary Gaelic warrior-bard of the 3rd century, now buried on a hill in Northern Ireland not far from Dunseverick Castle. Ossian was the supposed son of Finn Mac Cumhail (also known as Fionn mac Cumhail, or Finn MacCool). Ossian's poetry talks about the Irish heros Finn in the 3rd century and his exploits, and also Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn). In the 1760's Scottish poet James MacPherson took the work as his own, which inspired much of the Gaelic poetry in the late 18th and early 19th century Scotland. Ossian's tales were one of few details of the early times.
Ossian's Grave
Ossian was the legendary Gaelic warrior-bard of the 3rd century, now buried on a hill in Northern Ireland not far from Dunseverick Castle. Ossian was the supposed son of Finn Mac Cumhail (also known as Fionn mac Cumhail, or Finn MacCool). Ossian's poetry talks about the Irish heros Finn in the 3rd century and his exploits, and also Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn). In the 1760's Scottish poet James MacPherson took the work as his own, which inspired much of the Gaelic poetry in the late 18th and early 19th century Scotland. Ossian's tales were one of few details of the early times.
Ossian's GraveGlens of Antrim Historical Society ~ Ossian's Grave
Just off the main Cushendall / Ballymoney Road this megalithic court cairn is on a hillside in Lubitavish near Glenann River. Dating from the Stone Age (800BC) it is believed to be the burial place of Ossian – the Celtic Warrior Poet. A stone cairn was erected here in 1989 in memory of John Hewitt, the poet of the Glens.
Ossian's Grave ~ Video Clip
Just off the main Cushendall / Ballymoney Road this megalithic court cairn is on a hillside in Lubitavish near Glenann River. Dating from the Stone Age (800BC) it is believed to be the burial place of Ossian – the Celtic Warrior Poet. A stone cairn was erected here in 1989 in memory of John Hewitt, the poet of the Glens.
Ossian's Grave ~ Video ClipThis small court tomb is in Lubitavish Town on the northern slopes of Glenaan at 450 ft (137 metres). From the site on a clear day there are fine views to the coast and to Scotland. The tomb has been romantically called 'Ossian's Grave' after the Early Christian period warrior-poet who, according to local legend, was buried here (though it is at least 2000 years earlier than this day).
Ossian's Grave ~ UK Heritage
Ossian's Grave ~ UK HeritageIn ancient times, it was Ossian, the great poet and warrior, who married Niamh and went to live in Tir na nOg, the land of the ever young. After 3 years he was homesick for Glenann and he wanted to return home. He came back and was eager to see his family again but he was warned that he could not touch the ground as he would die if he did. He did not know it but 300 years had passed and his family and friends were all gone. He was very sad and as he was going to go back to Tir na nOg on his horse, he stopped to help some men move a very large boulder. The girth of his saddle snapped, he fell to the ground, grew old and died.
Ossian's Grave ~ Glenann P. S.
Ossian's Grave ~ Glenann P. S.Side on. It's hard to see in this shot, but there seems to be an odd little sub-chamber on the outside of the gallery, right by the entrance. A very unusual feature.
Ossian's Grave ~ Megalithomania
Ossian's Grave ~ Megalithomania