Mar 8, 2023 · Cú Chulainn was Ireland’s greatest hero, a warrior whose supernatural rages made him equally dangerous to friend and foe. After breaking a magical taboo, or geas, he died in …

The four grand provinces of Erin were side by side and against Cuchulain, from Monday before Samain-tide to Wednesday after Spring-beginning, and without leave to work harm or vent …

Mar 17, 2023 · The Morrígan was an Irish goddess of death, destiny, and battle. A trio of sisters who could take the form of a single goddess, she was the keeper of fate and a purveyor of …

Nov 29, 2022 · Medb was the warrior Queen of Connacht, a proud, cunning, and desirable woman from the Celtic Ulster Cycle. She is best known for initiating the Cattle Raid of Cooley …

The hosts of the four grand provinces of Erin pitched camp and entrenched themselves for that night at the pillar-stone in Crich Roiss (‘the Borders of Ross’). Then Medb called upon the men …

Great weariness came over Cuchulain after that night, and a great thirst, after his exhaustion. Then it was that the Morrigan, daughter of Ernmas, came from the fairy dwellings, in the guise …

Aug 29, 2023 · Orion was a mortal hunter of remarkable size and strength, as well as a highly prolific lover. The myths surrounding Orion were often contradictory, though most sources …

Now while the hosts proceeded from Ath Firdead (‘Fer diad’s Ford’) southwards, Cuchulain lay in his sickbed in that place. Then came certain men of the Ulstermen thither to help and succour …

Table of Contents Preface Works on the Táin Bó Cúailnge 1. The Pillow-talk 2. The Occasion of the Táin 3. The Rising-out of the Men of Connacht at Cruachan Ai 4. The Foretelling 5. The …

Mar 11, 2023 · Aengus was a Celtic god who ruled over love, poetry, and youth. A member of the Tuatha dé Danann, his cunning wordplay and disarming good looks helped win many battles …