Paths of the Norseman (The Norseman Chronicles Book 2)

The centre of the balla, then, or the point where three treens met, was occupied by a pagan temple in pre-Christian times. There were usually four quarterlands or kerroos in a treen, but they varied a great deal. I have already mentioned the name "Tynwald," let us consider it in all its aspects. For some reason the Manx Gaels did not use the name "Tynwald," and to the Manx language it was a stranger. Even in our own time the fair was better known to us as Midsummer Fair than Tynwald Fair. This all goes to show that the very uniqueness of the name "Tynwald" has been the cause of its preservation.

Like a beacon it shines along the way until it reaches the Celtic curtain, where its rays are dimmed into insignificance. But it is certain that the Norsemen did not originate the ceremonies which are still held at Tynwald. If one examines the surrounding land, signs of paganism are still traceable. Not far away are the remains of a megalithic monument which probably had a close connection with the Hill of Promulgations, the fair-ground is an extensive cemetery, and it is probable that the chapel occupies the site of an open-air temple.

Tynwald Hill itself very likely marks the spot where one of our Island's early rulers was laid to rest. The Norsemen, then, simply perpetuated a custom which had its roots deep in the past when they arrived. The same ceremonies existed in pagan Ireland before the dawn of history. The dedication of the chapel and hill to S.

John the Baptist, however, can only date from Christian times. In Ireland we find the Gaelic names of these old places of assembly preserved and the sites of many of them well known.

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The even flow of the history of Ireland has not been obliterated like ours, and the Norsemen left but little trace of their presence. Is it possible for us to guess what the Gaelic name of S. John's or Tynwald Hill was before the coming of the Norsemen? In the true Chronicle of Mann, the origin of which is obscure, it says in reference to the annual tribute to Manannan: I shall deal with the other name, Mann, later. Some of them were going up with it To the top of that great mountain Barrule; Some others remained below With Manannan above Keme-ool. Here we have two place-names, Mann and Keme-ool, obviously referring to the same neighbourhood.

Can we still identify the place? I think we can, and with a certain amount of accuracy. We can still see the traces of Manannan's tribute annually on Tynwald Day, in the green rushes with which the path from the chapel to the hill is strewn, and the old ballad definitely connects this ancient pagan god with Midsummer, or later, the Feast of S. This place was somewhere in the neighbourhood of Tynwald Hill, as was the name Mann, with which I shall now deal.

Mann probably referred to Tynwald Hill itself, and is simply a worn-down form of its original name. But what could the latter have been? The name Mann is therefore the first syllable of Manannan, and a worndown form of the old name. The dedication of Tynwald Hill to a pagan deity does not necessarily imply that the hill could not have been the place of departure of an early Manx ruler.

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Colloquially Mannannan was often called Adanaghan, and in several local names close to S. John's this name is incorporated. A tumulus at Ballacraine is known as "The Grave of Managhan Beg," and this is clearly the name we have in. In this field tradition says that Manannan or Managhan and the Devil had what is now popularly known as a "scrap. Then there is a road leading down to S. John's known as Bayr ny Managhan. John's end of this road is-or was, known as the Follagh y Vannin Road. Now the latter name is obviously a corruption of Bollagh Vanannan, Manannan's Road, the English "road" being added when the meaning of the Manx had become obscure.

This obviously old name rather discounts the legend of the monks, and it is quite clear that both names are simply variants, one part of the road being called Bollagh Vannannan and another part Bayr Vanannan. The following names are mentioned in an old Irish MS in connection with Manannan, and are generally thought to be in Mann: Emain Ablach and Cruitin na Cuan. Cruitin ny Cuan means the "little crook of the harbour.

The earliest piece of testimony extant with reference to the language spoken in Mann relates to the seventh century and establishes the conclusion that the language of Mann at that period was substantially identical with the Gaelic of Ireland. The evidence in cuestion is contained in a story r,elated in Cormac's glossary about a visit paid to the Island by Senchan Torpeist, who was the chief poet of Ireland from A.

Senchan, it is stated, was accompanied on this visit by fifty poets as his retinue, besides students.

On their arrival on the Island, probably in the vicinity of Port St. Mary or Port Erin. It's always a great combination when you can read a book, enjoy it, fall in love with the characters.. I am still astonished after reading the historical notes which, I might add are a must!: There were parts that I assumed Yes, I'm speaking of Freydis.. What will Halldorr's sentence be? I say this is a must read! Especially if you read the first.

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Vikings and Skraelings and exploration and battles!! This sequel to The Norseman did not disappoint! Looking forward to the further adventures of Haldorr! Jun 17, Jonathan rated it it was amazing. The second did not disappoint I am once again left waiting for the next saga Jul 11, Yvonne Lammon rated it it was amazing. Enjoyed it sooo much. Very interesting with lots of history woven into it!



Can't wait to see what is next. Excellent book with and excellent author! Jun 21, April rated it it was amazing Shelves: I liked this one more than the first. While I don't want to give too much away for those continuing Halldorr's adventures with him I was worried at first. Too much happened, where was this story going to go. I was not disappointed!

Paths of the Norseman

As with The Norseman, I was swept away with Halldorr I loved the characters. I found myself laughing out loud at the humor throughout the book. And, of course, I learned a thing or two along the way. It's always a great combination when you can read a book, I liked this one more than the first.

It's always a great combination when you can read a book, enjoy it, fall in love with the characters.. I am still astonished after reading the historical notes which, I might add are a must!: There were parts that I assumed Yes, I'm speaking of Freydis.. What will Halldorr's sentence be? I say this is a must read! Especially if you read the first. And if you haven't I strongly suggest you pick up The Norseman today.. A great story, well told! First book in this series was good, the second book is better.

While the story seemed to drag in places with super descriptive section after section He turns into a bit of a loner, but a tough guy loner. Just a good ole fashioned story of high adventure. Yes - the Vikings w First book in this series was good, the second book is better. Yes - the Vikings were first to North America.

This premise is a neat break from some of the more traditional Viking era historical fiction novels I have recently read.