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[[File:Hill of Uisneach.jpg|thumb|Mother Goddess Eriu, Hill of Uisneach]] | [[File:Hill of Uisneach.jpg|thumb|Mother Goddess Eriu, Hill of Uisneach]] | ||
In Irish mythology, Uisneach is described as the sacred centre of Ireland, the burial place of Irish gods such as Lugh and the Dagda, the site of a sacred tree (the Bile Uisnig), and a place of assembly (the mórdáil Uisnig) associated with the druids, which, according to later tradition, was held during the festival of | In Irish mythology, Uisneach is described as the sacred centre of Ireland, the burial place of Irish gods such as Lugh and the Dagda, the site of a sacred tree (the Bile Uisnig), and a place of assembly (the mórdáil Uisnig) associated with the druids, which, according to later tradition, was held during the festival of Bealtaine. The Ail na Míreann ("stone of the divisions") in particular is described as the navel of Ireland. It is seen as a kind of omphalos or axis mundi of Ireland, a meeting place between the Earth and the Otherworld and the source of creation. It is said to have marked the meeting point of the provinces. | ||
Hill of Uisneach is known as the naval of Ireland because of its central location. It has also been called the “heart chakra of Ireland” for generations. | Hill of Uisneach is known as the naval of Ireland because of its central location. It has also been called the “heart chakra of Ireland” for generations. | ||