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.
Answers. Best Answer: 7,213 regular British, Hessian & Brunswick troops, a large contingent of Native Americans & 150 Canadians against 3,000 American troops. In 1775 Fort Ticonderoga was surprised and captured by the Americans under Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.The Fort provided the heavy artillery that the colonists needed to bombard General Gage out of Boston.nswers. Best Answer: 7,213 regular British, Hessian & Brunswick troops, a large contingent of Native Americans & 150 Canadians against 3,000 American troops. In 1775 Fort Ticonderoga was surprised and captured by the Americans under Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.