The most significant collection of maps of Irish interest in the Manuscripts and Archives Research Library is that of George Carew, Lord President of Munster at the beginning of the 17th century (MS 1209). This collection contains nearly 70 maps and is one of the largest sets of original Tudor Read more…
The Sword of Light of Nuada is one of the four treasures outlined in the Book of Leinster wherein is also described the origins of the people known as the Tuatha Dé Danann of ancient Ireland. The original term, Claidheamh Soluis (Scottish Gaelic) is translated to “Sword of Light,” or Read more…
Tuatha Dé Danann as described in the Book of Leinster, a medieval Irish manuscript formerly known as the Lebor na Nuachongbála “Book of Nuachongbáil” was written by a “man of learning,” an abbot, from the court of an ancient irish king and an Atharim scholar. Almost a third of the Read more…
The sword depicted here is one of the last known power wrought weapons made near the end of the 6th Age. It was forged by Hephaestus and given to Priam. When Priam’s son, Achilles, who wielded the sword in the God Wars, fell, the Atharim who killed him, Paris Callas, Read more…
The rainbow bridge that allowed for travelling between great distances, even between worlds, was a combination of a portal stone and ter’angreal. It was guarded by Heimdallr. : Myths & Legends
It is a treasured and ancient golden horn guarded by Heimdallr and sounded during Ragnarök. Also called the Horn of Valere or the Horn that Heralds the End of Days. Known notes on the Horn of Valere: MARIA SIMONSOkay…we don’t really know. No one really knows. It’s an ancient artifact, Read more…
The black teardrop stone is a surviving artifact of the Power from previous ages. It is currently in the possession of Jon Little Bird. Description The stone is just a fraction smaller than a man’s palm so as to fit comfortably in one hand. It has the luster of obsidian Read more…