Gods and Fighting Men. By Lady Gregory. Full Audiobook
"Gods and Fighting Men" is a book of Irish mythology, arranged and translated into English by Lady Augusta Gregory. The book is divided into two parts: the first part tells the story of the Tuatha De Danaan, a supernatural race of beings who inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Celts. The second part of the book follows the adventures of Finn and the Fianna, a band of warriors who served the High King of Ireland.
The first part of the book is divided into five books, each of which tells a different story about the Tuatha De Danaan. The first book describes the arrival of the Tuatha De Danaan in Ireland and their battles with the Firbolgs, the previous inhabitants of the island. The second book tells the story of Bres, a half-Fomorian king who ruled over the Tuatha De Danaan for a time. The third book is about Lugh, a god who becomes the leader of the Tuatha De Danaan. The fourth book tells the story of the arrival of the Milesians, a group of humans who eventually conquer the Tuatha De Danaan. The final book is about the Ever-Living Ones, a group of gods who are associated with the Tuatha De Danaan.
The second part of the book is about Finn and the Fianna, a group of warriors who served the High King of Ireland. The first book tells the story of Finn's childhood and how he came to be the leader of the Fianna. The second book is about Finn's helpers, including his son Oisin and his hound Bran. The third book is about the Battle of the White Strand, a battle between the Fianna and the armies of the King of Lochlann. The final book is about Finn's adventures, including his encounters with the fairy folk and his hunt for the boar of Ben Gulban.
Overall, "Gods and Fighting Men" is a fascinating collection of stories that provides insight into the mythology and folklore of Ireland. Lady Gregory's translation is accessible and engaging, making this book a great choice for anyone interested in Irish mythology or folklore.
More: Tuatha de Danaan, Fiana of Ireland, Irish mythology
Lady Gregory, medieval manuscript, oral tradition
myths, legends, Fianna
pre-historic, country people, kings
mythology, Celtic, Ireland
00:00:00 Book 7. The Boar Of Beinn Gulbain
00:19:55 Book 8. Tailc, Son Of Treon
00:25:37 Book 8. Meargach's Wife
00:38:07 Book 8. Ailne's Revenge
00:50:15 Book 9. The Quarrel With The Sons Of Morna
01:01:20 Book 9. Death Of Goll
01:05:37 Book 9. The Battle Of Gabhra
01:15:14 Book 10. The Death Of Bran
01:16:25 Book 10. The Call Of Oisin
01:21:27 Book 10. The Last Of The Great Men
01:26:16 Book 11. Oisin's Story
01:36:34 Book 11. Oisin In Patrick's House
01:42:43 Book 11. The Arguments
02:02:39 Book 11. Oisin's Lament
02:09:58 Notes
02:35:35 Pronunciation And Place Names
