Brú na Bóinne

Brú na Bóinne, also Brug na Bóinne, Bruig na Bóinne [ bruɣ na ' bo ː N ʴ e], is ( Irish for " Palace of the Boyne ," actually " Palace of the white cow " ) one in the valley of the Boyne ( Boyne Valley), north of Dublin in County Meath, Republic of Ireland, located large collection of prehistoric places of worship, which originated 3500-2500 BC. Some of them, including the bordered with large megalithic grave mounds have been preserved: the facilities of Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange are since 1993 a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Places of Worship

The majority of the monuments is located north of the River Boyne. The most important touristy facilities - Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange in particular - are on a hill in the bend of the Boyne between Slane and Donore, before the influx of the Mattock in the Boyne. The visitor center at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is located south of the river and part of the village of Donore; the megalithic systems are only from there and only on guided tours to the public. Brú na Bóinne is often wrongly translated as Bend of the Boyne ( Bend of the Boyne ).

Mythology

In the mythological cycle of Irish mythology Brug na Bóinne is an Elf Hill ( Síd ) and is considered a resident of Oengus. Oengus is the son of Dagda and the river Woman Boann and thus a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. When Oengus is ridiculed because of his previously unknown origin, he asks the Dagda, to be recognized as a son. By a ruse he then receives from the Brug na Bóinne Dagda to the residence, the date of eigentlichem Elcmar, Boanns husband, had been inhabited. Plays an important role also in the narrative of this Síd Aislinge Oenguso ( " Oengus ' dream vision ").