Geis in Irish Mythology [edit]. A geis can be compared with a curse or, paradoxically, a gift. If someone under a geis violates the associated taboo, the infractor will suffer dishonor or even death.On the other hand, the observing of one's geasa is believed to bring power. Often it is women who place geasa upon men.In some cases the woman turns out to be a goddess or other sovereignty figure. geis can be compared with a curse or, paradoxically, a gift. If someone under a geis violates the associated taboo, the infractor will suffer dishonor or even death.
Fort Ticonderoga (1750-1796) - First established in 1750 by the French as Fort Vaudreuil, later rebuilt by them as Fort Carillon. Later named Fort Ticonderoga after the Iroquois word for the junction of two waterways. Captured by the British in 1759 and the Americans in 1775 and recaptured by the British in 1777. Abandoned by the British in late 1777 and by the Americans in 1796.
The Revolutionary War and the Battle of Ticonderoga. by Pamela Kline. Originally known as Fort Carillion, Fort Ticonderoga was built between 1755 and 1759 on the shore of Lake Champlain, near the border of Vermont and New York bordering Canada.his is said to be the greatest French victory over the British during the Seven Years' War (or French Indian War). The following year brought the British back to Fort Ticonderoga in another attempt to reclaim the land. This time they were successful. The British actually laid siege of the fort for three months.