Book of Leinster
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The Book of Leinster is a 12th-century medieval Irish manuscript renowned for its extensive collection of early Irish literature, genealogies, and historical texts.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Irish manuscript
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codex ⓘ medieval manuscript ⓘ primary historical source ⓘ |
| alternativeName |
Lebar na Núachongbála
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Lebor Laignech NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedDynasty | Kings of Leinster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Diarmait Mac Murchada
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Áed Ua Crimthainn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collection | Manuscripts & Archives Research Library, Trinity College Dublin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| condition | partially damaged but largely legible ⓘ |
| contains |
Bórama Laigen (Cattle Tribute of Leinster)
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Laud genealogies (versions) NERFINISHED ⓘ Lebor Gabála Érenn (Book of the Taking of Ireland) NERFINISHED ⓘ Metrical Dindshenchas NERFINISHED ⓘ Táin Bó Cúailnge (a major recension) NERFINISHED ⓘ Ulster Cycle material ⓘ dindshenchas (place-lore) NERFINISHED ⓘ early Irish literature ⓘ ecclesiastical texts ⓘ genealogies ⓘ historical texts ⓘ king lists ⓘ legal material ⓘ mythological narratives ⓘ poetry ⓘ prose tales ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Ireland ⓘ |
| currentLocation | Trinity College Dublin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dateOfCreation | 12th century ⓘ |
| hasPart | multiple scribal hands ⓘ |
| language |
Middle Irish
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Old Irish ⓘ |
| material | vellum ⓘ |
| numberOfFolios | about 187 folios ⓘ |
| patron | Diarmait Mac Murchada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin | Núachongbáil (Oughaval, County Laois) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionContext | Irish ecclesiastical school ⓘ |
| regionDocumented | Leinster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Christian monastic culture ⓘ |
| scribe | Áed Ua Crimthainn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| script | Irish minuscule ⓘ |
| shelfMark | TCD MS 1339 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significance |
important witness to Irish genealogical tradition
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key manuscript for the study of the Ulster Cycle ⓘ key source for medieval Irish mythology ⓘ major source for early Irish history ⓘ major source for early Irish literature ⓘ |
| writingSystem | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
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