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An exciting retelling of the Ulster Cycle, one of the major epics in Irish mythology. Includes heroic deeds, battle frenzy, fairies and gods, cattle stealing, marital strife, magical weapons, generational curses, self-fulfilling prophesies, the "friendship of the thighs", the ancient sport of hurling, the problem of mutually-exclusive taboos, and more.
If you know Cuchulain's story, it's fun to see him brought to life. If you don't know much about Irish mythology, this is as good an introduction ...more
If you know Cuchulain's story, it's fun to see him brought to life. If you don't know much about Irish mythology, this is as good an introduction ...more
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