Fled Bricrend - The Feast of Bricriu

by George Henderson (Editor)

Cuchulainn anon sought out the womenfolk, and took thrice fifty needles from them. These he tossed up one after the other. Each needle went into the eye of the other, till in that wise they were joined together. He returned to the women, and gave each her own needle into her hand. The young braves praised Cuchulainn. Whereupon they bade farewell to the king, the queen, and household as well.

Genres: Mythology

217 pages, Hardcover

First published October 6, 2000

About the author

George Henderson was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic and a folklorist. He collected material from the Outer Hebrides, particularly South Uist.

Henderson was a graduate of Edinburgh and Vienna universities and was a lecturer in Celtic Studies at the University of Glasgow from 1906 until his death

Reviews

[S Moss · Rating 2 out of 5]

Full of Irish mythology and mythological creatures, the short work is challenging without some background or willingness to do research while reading. At the simplest level, much of the action seems humorous, involving massive destruction and feats that are possible only in fairy tales or myths.

[Maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please read my review at Celtic Scholar's Reviews and Opinions

[Matt Vigneau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fantastic and a heavy element of fable. A thematic focus on honor and warrior integrity.