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Irish mythology

Irish mythology is the collection of tales and beliefs out of Celtic folklore and religion in Ireland, mostly prior to the widespread introduction of Christianity. Major legendary cycles that have survived to the present day include the Tain and the Fenian cycle.

Table of contents

1 Topics in Irish mythology

1.1 Festivals and Seasons
1.2 Gods and Goddesses
1.3 Heroes and Heroines
1.4 Legendary creatures
1.5 Places
1.6 Miscellaneous
1.7 Accounts and Writings

2 Other sources
3 Also see
4 External links

Topics in Irish mythology

Festivals and Seasons

Gods and Goddesses

Heroes and Heroines

Fionn mac Cumhail
Cu Chulainn
Brian Boru, a historical character rather than a mythological being.

Legendary creatures

Places

Giant's Causeway

Miscellaneous

Celts and human sacrifice

Accounts and Writings

The Book of Invasions

Other sources

Lady Augusta Gregory: Gods and Fighting Men (available as an etext at [1])

Also see

Celtic mythology

External links

Timeless Myths

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