title: The hand in Irish legend and folklore.
abstract: A brief review of the significance of the hand in the mythology, folklore, and religion of Ireland from ancient times is presented. Many of these accounts are also found in the history and legends of other Celtic countries.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Unit, Dr Steevens' Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Mooney
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Prendiville
mesh_terms: D005495:Folklore; D006225:Hand; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D009229:Mythology; D012068:Religion and Medicine