irish identity trough its symbols
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IRISH IDENTITY TROUGH ITS SYMBOLS
Anna Stegienka
Carmen Arredondo
Susana Garcia
Paco Rios
MAIN AIMS
To…• Find out the most important Irish symbols • Research which symbols Irish people like
and dislike.• Learn the meaning of Irish symbols and how
people use them in their daily life.• Find out the most important Celtic Legends
and people’s knowledge about them• Evaluate the evolution in attitudes of Irish
people towards native symbols
THE IMPORTANCE OF SYMBOLS
• Symbols are used to create national identity• Irish people has had two specific reason which has
led them to reinforce the importance of their symbols:
British domination
Emigration
OBJECTS USED LIKE SYMBOLS IN IRISH CULTURE AND THEIR MEANINGS
Flag: White colour represents peace between Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange) or between supporters of Gaelic tradition (green) and supporters of William of Orange.
Shamrock: In ancient Ireland the Shamrock was thought to have magical powers. After that, it is said that Saint Patrick used it to explain the Trinity.
Harp: During the early the 16th Century harp was first depicted on Irish coins. That tradition is carried on today and the harp is also used for other official duties such as the Irish state seal, official documents and uniforms
Claddagh ring: It is a wedding ring and it is said that the heart is shown outside to show that the wearer is heart whole.
OBJECTS USED LIKE SYMBOLS IN IRISH CULTURE AND THEIR MEANINGS (2)
•Celtic cross: The legend says that Saint Patrick found a standing stone that was marked with a circle. He marked a cross in the circle to show the union of the old and new ways.
OBJECTS USED LIKE SYMBOLS IN IRISH CULTURE AND THEIR MEANINGS (y 3)
Guinness is a popular dry stout beer that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness. It is popular with Irish people both in Ireland and abroad. Is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Ireland
Leprechaun: male fairy, usually taking form of and old man in a green coat. It is said that if you find one, he can lead you to his buried pot of gold.
WHAT IRISH PEOPLE THINK ABOUT SYMBOLS
IRISH SYMBOLS IN DAILY LIFE
MYTHS AND LEGEND
THE CHILDREN OF LIR
The story about how the four children of the King Lir become Swans because their stepmother put a spell on them
CUCHULAINN
The story of a brave Irish man named Setanta. He change his name to Cuchulainn and offered to guard the Culain’s house because he had killed his hound
OTHER SYMBOLS FROM IRISH CULTURE
Irish traditional sports
Salmon & Trout Fishing
Gaelic FootballHurling
Irish gaelic language
Irish traditional music and dance
CONCLUSION SUGGESTED
The kind of symbols which Irish people have preferred to represent the Irish national identity and the Irish culture have gone changing along the last century from objects to activities
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