First published in 1879, this famous treasury of tales from Celtic mythology has long been regarded as a classic in the field. The book was compiled by a noted folklorist who selected and translated the tales from rare Gaelic manuscripts into simple, familiar English. Often based on historical events and legends, these popular narratives were handed down from generation to generation, becoming part of a rich body of romantic lore.
Abounding in brave warriors, fair maidens, monsters, and mermaids, the 13 selections feature "The Three Sorrows of Storytelling," metaphorical interpretations of tragic events in Irish history and culture involving the fates of the children of Lir, Turenn, and Usna. Contents include "The Overflowing of Lough Neagh," "The Pursuit of Dermat and Grania," "Connla of the Golden Hair and the Fairy Maiden," "The Voyage of Maildun," "The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees," and other fables. Lovers of Celtic mythology and legends will find hours of reading pleasure in this superb collection of some of the oldest and best-loved Irish folktales.
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"THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF LIR; OR, THE FOUR WHITE SWANS "
I. Bove Derg chosen King of the Dedannans
II. The Children of Lir
III. The Four Children of Lir are turned into Four White Swans by their Stepmother
IV. The Four White Swans on Lake Darvra
V. The Four White Swans on the Sea of Moyle
VI. The Four White Swans on the Western Sea
VII. The Children of Lir regain their Human Shape and die
"THE FATE OF THE CHILDREN OF TURENN; OR, THE QUEST FOR THE ERIC-FINE "
I. The Lochlanns invade Erin
II. The Murder of Kian
III. Defeat and Flight of the Lochlanns
IV. The Eric-Fine on the Sons of Turenn for the Slaying of Kian
V. "The Sons of Turenn obtain Mannanan's Canoe, the Wave-Sweeper "
VI. The Apples of the Garden or Hisberma
VII. The Gifted Skin of the Pig
VIII. The Blazing Spear of the King of Persia
IX. The Chariot and Steeds of the King of Sigar
X. The Seven Pigs of the King of the Golden Pillars
XI. The Hound-Whelp of the King of Iroda
XII. "Return of the Sons of Turenn, with part of the Eric-Fine "
XIII. The Cooking-Spit of the Women or Fincara
XIV. The Three Shouts on Midkena's Hill
XV. Return and Death of the Sons of Turenn
"THE OVERFLOWING OF LOUGH NEAGH, AND THE STORY OF LIBAN THE MERMAID."
CONNLA OF THE GOLDEN HAIR AND THE FAIRY MAIDEN
THE VOYAGE OF MAILDUN
I. Maildun's Childhood and Youth; he begins his Voyage in Quest of the Plunderers who slew his Father
II. The First Island; Tidings of the Plunderers
III. The Island of the Monstrous Ants
IV. The Terraced Isle of Birds
V. A Monster
VI. The Demon Horse-Race
VII. The Palace of Solitude
VIII. The Island of the Wonderful Apple Tree
IX. The Island of Bloodthirsty Quadrupeds
X. An Extraordinary Monster
XI. The Isle of Red-Hot Animals
XII. The Palace of the Little Cat
XIII. An Island that Dyed Black and White
XIV. The Island of the Burning River
XV. The Miller of Hell
XVI. The Isle of Weeping
XVII. The Isle of the Four Precious Walls
XVIII. The Palace of the Crystal Bridge
XIX. The Isle of Speaking Birds
XX. The Aged Hermit and the Human Souls
XXI. The Island of the Big Blacksmiths
XXII. The Crystal Sea
XXIII. A Lovely Country beneath the Waves
XXIV. An Island Guarded by a Wall of Water
XXV. A Water-Arch in the Air
XXVI. The Silver Pillar of the Sea
XXVII. An Island Standing on One Pillar
XXVIII. The Island Queen detains them with her Magic Thread-Clew
XXIX. The Isle of Intoxicating Wine-Fruits
XXX. The Isle of the Mystic Lake
XXXI. The Isle of Laughing
XXXII. The Isle of the Blest
XXXIII. The Hermit of the Sea-Rock
XXXIV. Signs of Home
XXXV. "Maildun meets his Enemy, and arrives Home"
THE FAIRY PALACE OF THE QUICKEN TREES
I. "Colga, King of Lochlann, invades Erin, and is slain"
II. "Midac, the Son of Colga, meditates Revenge"
III. "Finn is entrapped by Midac, and held by Enchantment in the Palace of the Quicken Trees"
IV. "Innsa, Finn's Foster-Son, defends the Ford leading to the Palace of the Quicken Trees"
V. "Ficna, the Son of Finn, defends the Ford"
VI. "Dermat O'Dyna slays the Three Kings of the Island of the Torrent, breaks the Spell with their Blood, and frees Finn"
VII. The Fight at the Ford with the Foreign Army
THE PURSUIT OF THE GIOLLA DACKER AND HIS HORSE
I. Arrival of the Giolla Dacker and his Horse.
II. Conan and Fifteen of the Fena are carried off by the Giolla Dacker's Horse
III. Pursuit
IV. "Dermat O'Dyna, in Quest of the Giolla Dacker, encounters the Wizard-Champion at the Well,"
V. Dermat O'Dyna in Tir-fa-thonn
VI. "Finn, in Quest of Dermat, fights many Battles"
VII. Finn and Dermat meet
VIII. Conan and his Companions found and rescued
THE PURSUIT OF DERMAT AND GRANIA
I. "Finn, the Son of Cumhal, seeks the Princess Grania to Wife"
II. Dermat O'Dyna secretly espouses the Princess Grania
III. Flight and Pursuit
IV. The Fastness of the Seven Narrow Doors
V. The Three Sea-Champions and their Three Venomous Hounds on the Track of Dermat and Grania
VI. What Befell the Three Sea-Champions and their Three Venomous Hounds
VII. "Sharvan, the Surly Giant, and the Fairy Quicken Tree of Dooros"
VIII. The Attack or the Witch-Hag
IX. Peace and Rest at Last
X. The Death of Dermat
THE CHASE OF SLIEVE CULLINN
THE CHASE OF SLIEVE FUAD
"OISIN IN TÍR NA NÓG; OR, THE LAST OF THE FENA "
THE VOYAGE OF THE SONS OF O'CORRA
THE FATE OF THE SONS OF USNA
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LIST OF PROPER NAMES