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Author
Publisher
Living Myth Audio
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Celtic romance is summed up in one word, "Deirdre." Diane Edgecomb's moving and powerful adaptation, based on the Irish classic "The Tain," is set against a background of original music and traditional melodies by Tom Megan.
Author
Series
Ulster cycle ; 4
Publisher
TOR
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Irish king Conaire Mor defies the doom foretold for him in this retelling of an Irish legend.
Author
Publisher
J.W. Luce
Pub. Date
1911.
Language
English
Description
A play based upon an Irish myth. In the story a strong, independent woman is doomed by her own beauty to win and lose the man of her choice, Naoise. Ordered to marry King Conchobor, she escapes with Naoise and his two brothers to Scotland. Conchobor tricks them into returning, then kills all three brothers. Deirdre chooses to kill herself rather than marry the King. --www.livingmyths.com.
Publisher
Bounty Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
"Two classic collections of Irish myths and legends, edited by the founder of the Abbey Theatre and patron of the Celtic revival, Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory. The myths and legends of pre-Christian Ireland overflow with giants and heroes, maidens, battles and brave deeds, The haunting love of Diarmuid and Grania, the epic war fought over the White Bull of Cuailgne, the enchanted world of Tir Nan Og and the boyhood deeds of Cuchulain and Finn Mac...
18) The raid
Author
Series
Publisher
Forge
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the Irish mythical epic, Tain. The hero is the barbarian, Cuchulainn, who defeats an army sent by neighboring Queen Connacht to capture a prized bull. Tales of bravery, lust and magic. By the author of The Gombeen Man.