"The Coming of Cuculain" by Standish O'Grady is a story set in ancient Ireland, filled with the courageous deeds and old legends of the Ultonians. It tells the early story of Cuculain, a hero destined for greatness, exploring the values of bravery, selflessness, and honor that were important in Gaelic culture. The story starts in Emain Macha, where knights celebrate their victories and King Concobar Mac Nessa asks for advice about the future, resulting in a prediction about Cuculain. We are introduced to characters like Fergus Mac Roy and the young Setanta, who will become Cuculain. Setanta's transformation begins when he confronts the fierce hound of Culain, a moment that defines him and sets him on his path to defend his people. The beginning of the story paints a vivid image of the time period, immerses you in Irish folklore, and draws you into the heroic saga of Cuculain.
The Coming of Cuculain
By Standish O'Grady
A prophesied hero rises in ancient Ireland, facing deadly beasts and shaping his destiny to protect his people.
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About the AuthorStandish James O'Grady was an Irish author, journalist, and historian. O'Grady was inspired by Sylvester O'Halloran and played a formative role in the Celtic Revival, publishing the tales of Irish mythology, as the History of Ireland: Heroic Period (1878), arguing that the Gaelic tradition had rival only from the tales of Homeric Greece. O'Grady was a paradox for his times, proud of his Gaelic heritage, he was also a member of the Church of Ireland, a champion of aristocratic virtues and at one point advocated a revitalised Irish people taking over the British Empire and renaming it the Anglo-Irish Empire.
Standish James O'Grady was an Irish author, journalist, and historian. O'Grady was inspired by Sylvester O'Halloran and played a formative role in the Celtic Revival, publishing the tales of Irish mythology, as the History of Ireland: Heroic Period (1878), arguing that the Gaelic tradition had rival only from the tales of Homeric Greece. O'Grady was a paradox for his times, proud of his Gaelic heritage, he was also a member of the Church of Ireland, a champion of aristocratic virtues and at one point advocated a revitalised Irish people taking over the British Empire and renaming it the Anglo-Irish Empire.
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