Motif
abundant desirable land
abundant_desirable_land
A motif of the Otherworld and Enchanted Realm family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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celtic irish
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Gods and Fighting Men CHAPTER III. THE GREAT BATTLE OF MAGH TUIREADH / CHAPTER IV. THE HIDDEN HOUSE OF LUGH / BOOK THREE: THE COMING OF THE GAEL. / CHAPTER I. THE LANDING; lines 2650-2742 confidence: high
The Sons of the Gael marvel that the rulers quarrel despite having a fruitful island with mild conditions and plentiful honey, acorns, milk, fish, corn, and room.
Ireland is described as fruitful, temperate, and plentiful in honey, acorns, milk, fish, corn, and room enough for all.
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