Project Gutenberg 2015-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 173 Hughes, Harold F. Legendary Heroes of Ireland 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. 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) "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 ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Folklore -- Ireland Legends -- Ireland Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 255288 2025-06-20T08:39:09.867592 text/html 232128 2024-10-22T23:28:00 text/html 810504 2025-06-20T08:39:15.377527 application/epub+zip 807979 2025-06-20T08:39:11.015629 application/epub+zip 169720 2025-06-20T08:39:10.388574 application/epub+zip 835577 2025-06-20T08:39:18.636515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 812876 2025-06-20T08:39:14.784621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209963 2022-09-22T18:58:21.822488 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216351 2025-06-20T08:39:09.217581 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196390 2024-10-22T23:28:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16693 2025-06-20T08:39:18.784489 application/rdf+xml 12293 2025-06-20T08:39:10.493532 image/jpeg 2163 2025-06-20T08:39:10.441595 image/jpeg 718118 2025-06-20T08:39:09.911629 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog