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First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men... read more
First Sentence
There was over Eriu a famous king from the Tuatha De Danand, and Echu Ollathir was his name.
Table of Contents
Introduction:
i) Early Irish Myths and Sagas
ii) The Celts
iii) The Irish
iv) Irish Storytelling
v) The Irish Manuscripts
vi) The Irish Material
vii) This Translation
Bibliography
A Note on the Pronunciation of Irish Words and Names
A Note on Irish Geography
Map: Early Ireland
EARLY IRISH MYTHS AND SAGAS:
1. The Wooing of Etain
2. The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel
3. The Dream of Oengus
4. The Cattle Raid of Froech
5. The Labour Pains of the Ulaid & The Twins of Macha
6. The Birth of Cu Chulaind
7. The Boyhood Deeds of Cu Chulaind
8. The Death of Aife's Only Son
9. The Wasting Sickness of Cu Chulaind & The Only Jealousy of Emer
10. The Tale of Macc Da Tho's Pig
11. The Intoxication of the Ulaid
12. Bricriu's Feast
13. The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu
Notes
Index
Authors & Contributors
- Betty Radice (Editor)
- Jeffrey Gantz (Translator)
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