02778cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000220011324500320013526400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350503560038450802040074052013110094453400450225565300240230065300230232465300330234785600430238099900170242350490UtSlPG20260610134148.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aHughes, Harold F.10aLegendary Heroes of Ireland 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-11-190 aMythology 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.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lisa Anne Hatfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Ireland  aLegends -- Ireland  aMythology, Celtic -- Ireland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50490  c91328d91328