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First published in 1910 at the height of the Celtic Revival movement, this beautiful collection features fourteen tales based on Celtic legend. The stories encompass the Tuatha Dé Danann (Gaelic deities), the magical land of Tir-na-Moe, feisty heroes, shape-shifting gods, fearsome villains, fairies, magic cows and blacksmiths with supernatural powers. It opens with a creation myth centred on fire-goddess Brigit's green cloak which becomes the island of Ireland itself.
Adorned with exquisite illustrations by Maud Gonne, and featuring a new introduction by Mark Williams, this evocative volume is a fascinating series of tales exploring Gaelic mythology, magic and wonder.
Contents
INTRODUCTION 9
FURTHER READING 17
THE EARTH-SHAPERS 19
THE SPEAR OF VICTORY 29
A GOOD ACTION 35
HOW THE SON OF THE GOBHAUN SAOR
SOLD THE SHEEPSKIN 47
HOW THE SON OF THE GOBHAUN SAOR
SHORTENED THE ROAD 55
THE COW OF PLENTY 67
THE COMING OF LUGH 79
THE ERIC-FINE OF LUGH 91
THE GREAT BATTLE 115
INISFAIL 127
THE GOLDEN FLY 139
THE CHILDREN OF LIR 155
THE LUCK-CHILD 173
CONARY MOR 183
