How was the devil portrayed in Ireland?
2007-01-16 06:13:25 · 6 answers · asked by jamiekm820 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Do you mean in ancient Irish religion? Or now?
In the ancient religion (wicca) there was no "devil" The belief system was similar to the hindu/buddhist beleif in Karma...what you put out into the world good or evil comes back to you 3 times...
The "devil" as we know it (with horns and all) came from invading Christians stating that their horned deity was the devil.
See wikipedia "horned god"
2007-01-16 06:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We always called the devil OLD Nick, in a weird way, the old Irish people, even though they showed a healthy respect for OLD Nick, they admired a quick wit and a good con.
Beating or besting the devil or Ol Nick was the hidden lesson in the storeys.
I never really thought to much of him as the devil of Hell fire , until the church got there hands on us.
We thought more of him as a crafty con man that could be beat at his own game if you were up to it.
But there would be the devil to pay if you loose.
When you sup with the Devil Ol Nick use a long spoon.
2007-01-16 15:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by markoffwell 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The religious fanatics that ran the Magdalane Laundries is possibly a good description
2007-01-16 08:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by shannara 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suppose she looks like Margaret Thatcher.
2007-01-18 20:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at the elves not to mention halloween started there.
2007-01-16 06:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by renosgirl2006 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cut the crap! none of those exist except Jesus
2007-01-16 07:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋