Cuchulain of Muirthemne: The Story of the Men of the Red Branch of UIster (Forgotten Books) Book

Book Description: "This is Lady Gregory's collation of the Cuchulain cycle. Cuchulain was a mighty warrior, 'the Hound of Ulster', the hero of 'the Red Branch', a band of elite fighters of ancient Ireland. Cuchulain is the subject of numerous tales set in pre-Christian Ireland, including the pivotal 'War for the Bull of Cuailgne'. The mythological and supernatural elements are tightly interwoven in this saga, including the ever-present Sidhe (fairies); and Celtic gods and goddesses, particularly Morrigu, the goddess of war. As for the battles, they are principally composed of single combats as hair-raising as any in the Iliad or the Mahabharata. The female characters are vivid and self-motivated. The saga is overlaid with episodes which could be echoes of ancient myths, for instance the story of the two shapeshifting swineherds. There are sections of great poetry embedded in the text, particularly the lament of Emer on Cuchulain's death." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; Dedication Of The Irish Edition To The People Of Kiltartan; Preface; Birth Of Cuchulain; Boy Deeds Of Cuchulain; Courting Of Emer; Bricriu's Feast, And The War Of Words Of The Women Of Ulster.; The Championship Of Ulster; The High King Of Ireland; Fate Of The Sons Of Usnach; Dream Of Angus; Cruachan; The Wedding Of Maine Morgor; The War For The Bull Of Cuailgne; The Awakening Of Ulster; The Two Bulls; The Only Jealously Of Emer; Advice To A Prince; Sons Of Doel Dermait; Battle Of Rosnaree; The Only Son Of Aoife; The Great Gathering At Muirthemne; Death Of Cuchulain; Note By W.b. Yeats On The Conversation Of Cuchulain And Emer. (page 23.); NotesAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.Read More