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Title: Legendary Heroes of Ireland

Contents: Mythology of Ireland -- The Fenians -- The birth of Finn -- Boyhood of Finn -- Finn claims his inheritance -- Finn and the Scottish giant -- The story of Saba -- Conan the Bald -- Dermot of the Love Spot -- Dermot rescues Finn -- The worthless servant -- Dermot and Grainne -- The battle of Ventry Strand -- The death of Dermot -- The battle of Gowra.

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Summary: "Legendary Heroes of Ireland" by Harold F. Hughes is a collection of Celtic folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the legendary figures of Irish mythology, particularly focusing on the tales of Finn MacCool and his adventurous exploits with the Fenians. Targeting a younger audience, Hughes aims to weave together these ancient stories into an engaging narrative, fostering an appreciation for reading and cultural heritage. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. It begins with a dedication to the author's father, whose tales inspired him, and includes a preface emphasizing the importance of these stories for children. Hughes explains the significance of Finn MacCool as a central character, likening him to King Arthur, and introduces key themes of heroism and moral integrity associated with Finn and his companions. The reader learns about the mythical origins of Finn's life, his birth under unique circumstances, and how he comes of age amidst tales of valor and enchantment that beckon forth the age-old magic of Celtic folklore. This engaging introduction invites readers to delve deeper into the adventures of Finn and the greater world of the Fenians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Author: Hughes, Harold F.

EBook No.: 50490

Published: Nov 19, 2015

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- Ireland

Subject: Legends -- Ireland

Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Legendary Heroes of Ireland

Contents: Mythology of Ireland -- The Fenians -- The birth of Finn -- Boyhood of Finn -- Finn claims his inheritance -- Finn and the Scottish giant -- The story of Saba -- Conan the Bald -- Dermot of the Love Spot -- Dermot rescues Finn -- The worthless servant -- Dermot and Grainne -- The battle of Ventry Strand -- The death of Dermot -- The battle of Gowra.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Lisa Anne Hatfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Legendary Heroes of Ireland" by Harold F. Hughes is a collection of Celtic folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the legendary figures of Irish mythology, particularly focusing on the tales of Finn MacCool and his adventurous exploits with the Fenians. Targeting a younger audience, Hughes aims to weave together these ancient stories into an engaging narrative, fostering an appreciation for reading and cultural heritage. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. It begins with a dedication to the author's father, whose tales inspired him, and includes a preface emphasizing the importance of these stories for children. Hughes explains the significance of Finn MacCool as a central character, likening him to King Arthur, and introduces key themes of heroism and moral integrity associated with Finn and his companions. The reader learns about the mythical origins of Finn's life, his birth under unique circumstances, and how he comes of age amidst tales of valor and enchantment that beckon forth the age-old magic of Celtic folklore. This engaging introduction invites readers to delve deeper into the adventures of Finn and the greater world of the Fenians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Author: Hughes, Harold F.

EBook No.: 50490

Published: Nov 19, 2015

Downloads: 151

Language: English

Subject: Folklore -- Ireland

Subject: Legends -- Ireland

Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.