Chris Ramble 20 ~ What is so special about the Cath Maige Tuired?

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
• Tuatha Dé Danann
• Fomoire
• Irish mythology
• mythological story cycle

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cath Maige Tuired

Places: Ireland

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