[TheForge] re: doing research

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I don't know what cultures you're interested in but, I just uncovered a 
bunch of small (paraphrased) Irish legends about blacksmiths and some of 
the Brehon laws covering them.  They're outlined in "Early Irish 
Ironworking" by BG Scott.  The book is difficult to find (although it is 
available through Inter-Library Loan [ILL]), so I can write up a few of 
the shorter stories if you want.

Dan Crowther
http://www.oakandacorn.com


At 07:49 AM 1/3/2003 -0600, you wrote:

Hi,
I'm new to the list, and joined mainly because I need to pick the brains 
of people who know about what it takes to be a blacksmith. I'm working on 
a fictional story, where the main character works as a journeyman to a 
blacksmith for part of the story. Does anyone know where I could locate 
historical information, legends and/or lore surrounding blacksmiths? Or 
does anyone here have such information they could share with me. You can 
feel free to answer off list, unless anyone else is curious, too.
Thank you.
-Jane Skretvedt


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