Beann tSídháin
반 티단 (요정의 봉우리)
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We now ascend to Beann tSídháin, a place whose name immediately transports us from the commercial realities of the coast into the mystical heart of Gaelic mythology. Beann tSídháin translates as the 'Peak of the Faeries' or the…
Listen in the app2The Folklore of the Fairy Mound
The folklore associated with Beann tSídháin is rich and varied, often serving as a way for the local community to explain the unexplainable. Fairy mounds, or 'raths,' were traditionally left undisturbed by farmers for fear of…
Listen in the app3The Peak as a Strategic Watchtower
While Beann tSídháin is steeped in mythology, we must also consider its practical, strategic function. In the Gaelic world, high points were rarely used for habitation but were essential as watchtowers and signaling stations. …
Listen in the app4Closing
As we begin our descent from Beann tSídháin, the air seems a bit heavier with the weight of the stories we have encountered. We have traveled from the busy 'Rock of the Pointers' to the quiet 'Peak of the Faeries,' seeing how the…
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What is Beann tSídháin?
Beann tSídháin is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5255, -9.1705 |
| Last updated |