Explore the diverse traditions of Celtic mythology, from the Tuatha Dé Danann and the adventures of Cú Chulainn in Irish literature to the extraordinary encounters preserved in the Welsh Mabinogion. Discover gods, heroes, transformations and journeys into otherworldly realms, while recognising the differences between Irish, Welsh and other Celtic traditions. Preserved largely through medieval texts, these stories offer a rich heritage of courage, rivalry, enchantment and the powerful bonds between people and place.
Brú na Bóinne, the great bend of the Boyne in County Meath, is one of the most celebrated places in Irish mythological literature. In…
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