Show Notes
The Eglone Stone, Moytura
What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance.
Links for this episode
Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired
Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12
Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive.
Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel
Egyptian Folktales: The Doomed Prince,
Explore some of Cú Chulainn’s Bizarre Adventures
The heroic biography of Cú Chulainn By Lisa Gibney B.A.
Explore the stories from the Táin on Story Archaeology
The best full version to read must be the Thomas Kinsella translation.
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