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100 1 _aGregory, Lady,
_d1852-1932
245 1 0 _aGods and Fighting Men :
_bThe story of the Tuatha de Danaan and of the Fianna of Ireland, arranged and put into English by Lady Gregory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-25
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Robert Ledger and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Gods and Fighting Men" by Lady Gregory is a historical account, specifically a collection of Irish mythological tales, likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the legends and lore surrounding the Tuatha de Danaan and the Fianna of Ireland, featuring significant characters such as Finn and his warriors. It aims to retell and preserve the rich tapestry of Irish myth, highlighting themes of heroism, enchantment, and the interplay between gods and mortals. The opening of "Gods and Fighting Men" introduces readers to the mystical land of Ireland during the arrival of the Tuatha de Danaan, a race of god-like beings. The narrative begins with a vivid description of their ethereal journey from the northern cities, bringing with them magical treasures and an emphasis on their connection to nature and the arts. As they encounter the Firbolgs already inhabiting the land, tensions rise, leading to a series of battles. The tale unfolds intricately, establishing a backdrop of magic, divine ancestry, and martial valor as the characters engage in political maneuvering and conflict, setting the stage for the epic confrontations and legendary exploits to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- Ireland
653 _aEpic literature, Irish -- Translations into English
653 _aMythology, Celtic -- Ireland
653 _aFinn MacCumhaill, active 3rd century -- Legends
653 _aHeroes -- Ireland -- Legends
700 1 _aYeats, W. B.
_q(William Butler),
_d1865-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14465
999 _c55853
_d55853