
CUCHULAIN THE HOUND OF ULSTER
Illustrations
Introduction
How Conor became King of Ulster
Queen Meave and the Woman-Seer
The Boy-Corps of King Conor
How Cuchulain got his Name
How Cuchulain took Arms
Of Cuchulain’s First Feats of Championship
Cuchulain’s Adventures in Shadow-Land
In the mist‑shrouded hills of ancient Ireland, a boy named Cú Chulainn vows that his deeds will outlive his brief life, seeking a name worthy of the heroes sung by bards. Raised under the watchful eye of the king’s court, he trains with fierce determination, mastering the giant double‑edged sword and the legendary champion’s bit that marks the bravest of warriors. The early tales already hint at a looming curse—Macha’s wrath upon the men of Ulster—that will shadow the young hero’s rise.
As Cú Chulainn steps onto the fields of Emain Macha, his skill in single combat and his daring chariot raids begin to earn both admiration and envy among the kingdom’s leaders. Friendships are forged, rivalries ignite, and the promise of great battles looms on the horizon, setting the stage for the epic confrontations that will define his legend. Yet even as his fame spreads, the specter of destiny hints that his path will be as perilous as it is glorious.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (421K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-09-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1935
A key figure in the Irish literary revival, this scholar and writer helped bring early Irish literature to new readers through editing, translation, and popular history. She is also remembered for the well-known English versification of "Be Thou My Vision."
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