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The Warrior's Heart: The Tale of Cú Chulainn and Emer
The sun had barely begun to rise, painting the sky in soft pinks and gold, when Cú Chulainn first heard the whispers of Emer.
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The Wooing of Emer (Tochmarc Emire): A Tale of Love and Valor in Irish Mythology
The Irish mythological landscape is dotted with tales of gods, heroes, and the intricacies of human emotions.
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The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulainn: A Hero’s Origin in Irish Mythology
Cú Chulainn, often hailed as one of the greatest heroes in Irish mythology, is a character woven into stories full of incredible feats, divine…
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November 2024

Deirdre of the Sorrows: A Tragic Love Story in Irish Mythology
Deirdre of the Sorrows remains one of the most enduring and tragic figures of Irish mythology, central to the Ulster Cycle, and a character whose story…
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The Birth of a King: The Story of Conchobar mac Nessa
Chapter 1: The Gentle One
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The Ulster Cycle: A Comprehensive Exploration of Its Stories
The Ulster Cycle is one of the four major cycles of Irish mythology, containing some of the most heroic, dramatic, and beloved stories from early Irish…
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The Sources of Irish Mythology: Origins, Scribes, and Storytellers
Irish mythology is among the most vivid and enduring mythic traditions in Europe, comprising a wealth of stories that date back to pre-Christian times.
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The Song of the Brown Bull: A Tale from The Táin Bó Cúailnge
The sky over Connacht was grey with anticipation, a storm brewing in the vastness above, matching the energy that buzzed in the gathering hall below.
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The Táin Bó Cúailnge: The Epic of the Cattle Raid of Cooley
The Táin Bó Cúailnge, often referred to simply as The Táin, is one of the most important texts in Irish mythology, forming the centerpiece of the Ulster…
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Queen Medb of Connacht: The Ambitious and Controversial Queen of Irish Mythology
Queen Medb, sometimes anglicized as Maeve, is one of the most fascinating and complex figures in Irish mythology, known for her pivotal role in the…
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The Shadow of Ulster: A Tale of the Ulster Cycle
The sky above Emain Macha was a shifting gray, streaked with clouds like old, torn tapestries.
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Conchobar mac Nessa: King of Ulster
Conchobar mac Nessa, the legendary King of Ulster, stands as one of the central figures of the Ulster Cycle, one of the four great cycles of Irish…
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