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.
Account: Fort Ticonderoga was built by the French as Fort Carillon when they held Canada and the routes to the southern end of Lake Champlain. In 1758 during the French and Indian War Ticonderoga was the scene of a fearsome battle between the British and American colonists and the French under the Marquis de Montcalm.The following year, the fort was captured by the British under Amherst.ate: 6th July 1777. Place: Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, New York State in the United States of America. Combatants: British, Hessians and Brunswickers against the American Colonists. Generals: Major General John Burgoyne commanded the British and Major General Arthur St Clair commanded the American troops.