Myths & Legends

The myths and legends of Saint Patrick

The myths and legends of Saint Patrick

Having been born and raised in the Boyne Valley, I am intensely aware of Patrick’s supposed influence on not just the history of that valley, but in fact the ecclesiastical...

The myths and legends of Saint Patrick

Having been born and raised in the Boyne Valley, I am intensely aware of Patrick’s supposed influence on not just the history of that valley, but in fact the ecclesiastical...

Irish Magic and Tuath De Danaans

Irish Magic and Tuath De Danaans

By far the most interesting of the peoples that formerly inhabited Ireland were the Tuaths, or Tuatha de Danaans, or Dananns. There is much mystery about them in Irish traditions. They were men,...

Irish Magic and Tuath De Danaans

By far the most interesting of the peoples that formerly inhabited Ireland were the Tuaths, or Tuatha de Danaans, or Dananns. There is much mystery about them in Irish traditions. They were men,...

Altram Tighe Dá Mheader - The Fosterage of the Houses of the Two Drinking Vessels

Altram Tighe Dá Mheader - The Fosterage of the ...

The story called Altram Tighe Dá Mheadar (also Altram Tige Dá Medar) is one of the ancient stories which is set at Newgrange (Síd in Broga, Brug na Bóinne) and...

Altram Tighe Dá Mheader - The Fosterage of the ...

The story called Altram Tighe Dá Mheadar (also Altram Tige Dá Medar) is one of the ancient stories which is set at Newgrange (Síd in Broga, Brug na Bóinne) and...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part I)

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part I)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part I)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part II)

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part II)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part II)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part III)

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part III)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

The Cattle Raid of Cooley (Part III)

The Cattle-Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailnge) is the central epic of the Ulster cycle. Queen Medb of Connaught gathers an army in order to gain possession of the most...

Anthony's Books on Myths & Legends

Anthony Murphy is the author of ten books, including works of non-fiction and fiction. As of 2024, all of these books are in print or available for digital download.
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