Early Irish Myths and Sagas (Penguin Classics)

Softcover ISBN: 9780140443974 Condition: Used Size: pp. 279 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 mingle freely with the gods. Contents: Early Irish Myths and SagasIntroduction:Early Irish Myths and SagasThe CeltsThe IrishIrish StorytellingThe Irish ManuscriptsThe Irish MaterialThis TranslationBibliographyA Note on the Pronunciation of Irish Words and NamesA Note on Irish GeographyMap: Early IrelandEarly Irish Myths and SagasThe Wooing of ÉtaínThe Destruction of Da Derga's HostelThe Dream of ÓengusThe Cattle Raid of FróechThe Labour Pains of the Ulaid and the Twins of MachaThe Birth of Cú ChulaindThe Boyhood Deeds of Cú ChulaindThe Death of Aife's Only SonThe Wasting Sickness of Cú Chulaind and the Only Jealousy of EmerThe Tale of Macc Da Thó's PigThe Intoxication of the UlaidBricriu's.