Project Gutenberg 2020-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 272 Curtin, Jeremiah 1835 1906 04004054 Hero-Tales of Ireland Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Hero-Tales of Ireland" by Jeremiah Curtin is a collection of ancient tales that captures the rich folklore and mythology of Ireland, written in the late 19th century. The stories included blend elements of adventure, heroism, and supernatural occurrences, often featuring legendary figures like Elin Gow, a master swordsman, who embarks on quests that intertwine fate, identity, and transformation. The book serves as a portal into Ireland's past, showcasing not just individual adventures, but the collective spirit of a culture steeped in myth and legend. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Elin Gow, who, driven by recurring dreams, sails from Ireland to Spain to capture Glas Gainach, a magical cow regarded for her extraordinary milk that transforms into butter. As he arrives, he learns of the precarious conditions set by the King of Spain, where many before him have lost their lives attempting to claim the cow. The old man in a cottage offers valuable advice, detailing the trials ahead, emphasizing the importance of patience and strategy in pursuing the cow. This opening segment sets the stage for a rich exploration of both Elin Gow’s adventures and the broader tapestry of Irish mythology, blending themes of determination, enchantment, and the challenges of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tales -- Ireland Folklore -- Ireland GR Text Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 835477 2025-07-25T09:30:21.825916 text/html 818509 2024-10-18T08:32:44 text/html 400805 2025-07-25T09:30:32.140899 application/epub+zip 395019 2025-07-25T09:30:23.451955 application/epub+zip 395019 2025-07-25T09:30:22.580975 application/epub+zip 597362 2025-07-25T09:30:39.245849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531071 2025-07-25T09:30:31.174873 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531411 2022-09-28T19:19:12.758467 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 762561 2025-07-25T09:30:19.616927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 742641 2024-10-18T08:32:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16569 2025-07-25T09:30:39.424833 application/rdf+xml 12107 2025-07-25T09:30:22.715921 image/jpeg 2117 2025-07-25T09:30:22.648926 image/jpeg 330648 2025-07-25T09:30:21.888953 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 en.wikipedia