"Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland" by Jeremiah Curtin is a compilation of captivating Irish folklore, echoing tales of a young prince caught in a deadly game with a giant. Set in ancient Ireland, the book weaves a tapestry of magic, adventure, and moral lessons, as the prince, son to the King of Erin, faces the cunning Giant of Loch Lein. After wagering his head and ultimately losing, the prince embarks on a perilous journey, guided by mystical old women and armed with magical tools to overcome his challenges, inviting readers into a world filled with bravery, intrigue, and the supernatural, all rooted in Ireland's rich cultural heritage.
Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland
By Jeremiah Curtin
When a prince gambles with a giant and loses more than just a game, he journeys into a mystical world where old magic and perilous adventures decide his fate.
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About the AuthorJeremiah Curtin was an American ethnographer, folklorist, and translator. Curtin had an abiding interest in languages and was conversant with several. From 1883 to 1891 he was employed by the Bureau of American Ethnology as a field researcher documenting the customs and mythologies of various Native American tribes.
Jeremiah Curtin was an American ethnographer, folklorist, and translator. Curtin had an abiding interest in languages and was conversant with several. From 1883 to 1891 he was employed by the Bureau of American Ethnology as a field researcher documenting the customs and mythologies of various Native American tribes.
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