Chris Ramble 20 ~ What is so special about the Cath Maige Tuired?
From Articles – Story Archaeology by Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody
February 10, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Chris explores the significance of the Cath Maige Tuired in Irish mythology.
The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Irish mythology. If you explore further into...
People in this episode
Host: Chris
Topics covered
- Irish mythology
- Tuatha Dé Danann
- Fomoire
- mythological stories
- cultural history
Keywords
- Cath Maige Tuired
- Irish mythology
- Tuatha Dé Danann
- Fomoire
- mythological stories
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cath Maige Tuired
Places: Ireland
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