Epic

Stories tagged Epic:

• The Story of Cúchulainn Aug 11, 2025

  

  Long ago, in the time when the ancient heroes walked the emerald hills of Ireland, there was born a child who would become the greatest warrior the world has ever known. This is the story of Cúchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, whose name still echoes through the ages like thunder across the mountains.

  The Birth of a Hero

  In the royal court of King Conchobar mac Nessa of Ulster, there lived a beautiful maiden named Dechtire, the king’s own sister. She was known throughout the land for her wisdom, her kindness, and her radiant beauty that seemed to carry the light of the sun itself.

• The Story of Deirdre (Exile of the Sons of Uisliu) Aug 11, 2025

  

  In the ancient days when the Red Branch Knights rode forth from Emain Macha and King Conchobar mac Nessa ruled Ulster with wisdom and strength, there was born a child whose beauty would bring both wonder and woe to all of Ireland. This is the tale of Deirdre of the Sorrows, whose very name became synonymous with love, loss, and the cruel hand of fate.

  The Prophecy of Doom

  On a wild night when the wind howled through the halls of Ulster and lightning split the sky above Emain Macha, a daughter was born to Fedlimid, the king’s chief storyteller. But even as the child drew her first breath, the court druid Cathbad felt a chill of foreboding that had nothing to do with the storm raging outside.

• The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cúailnge) Aug 10, 2025

  

  In the days when Ireland was divided into five kingdoms, there arose a quarrel between Queen Medb of Connacht and her husband, King Ailill, that would lead to the greatest war ever fought on Irish soil.

  It began one evening as they lay in their royal bed, debating whose possessions were more valuable. Each claimed to be wealthier than the other, and to settle the matter, they decided to have all their treasures counted and compared.