Story Archaeology

Chris Ramble 20 ~ What is so special about the Cath Maige Tuired?


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The Eglone Stone, Moytura
The settling of the The Tuatha Dé Danann in Ireland and their struggle against the mysterious Fomoire, form the central strand of the ancient Irish Mythological Story Cycle. Join Chris as she explores why this great cycle of stories might just be the 'Jewel in the Crown' of Irish mythology.
Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Episodes 1- 6
Explore series 2: The Battle of Moytura. Rpisodes 7 - 12
Explore the new 'audio' modern re-telling of the Cath Maige Tuired designed for a wider audience including, but not limited, to older children.
A telling of the Táin bó Fraích
The Well and the Cheese ~ The unlikely story of Medb and her sisters
If you explore further into the Story Archaeology archive You will encounter plenty of other articles, translations and information concerning the Mythological Cycle.
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Story ArchaeologyBy Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

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