Story Archaeology

The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. We get to Find oit Elaha's opinions about his son, Bess' actions among the Dé Danann ahd we hear the distubing tale of Eithliu, the daughter of Balor, and her son Lugh. Discover more about the The Cath Maige TuiredDiscover more about the The Cath Maige Tuired Notes for this story: The birth of Lugh on Balor's isle (Tory Island) is not included in the textual version of the story but has suvived as an orally transmitted story. I think this makes it extra interesting. Balor's daughter's name has several variants. You will find her refered to as Ethliu, Ethlinn, Ethlin or Ethne. Isolde favoured Ethliu. Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been prese