
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 pioneering Irish folklorist and translator, she helped bring early Irish legend and literature to a wider English-speaking audience. Her books on the Cuchulain cycle and old Irish stories became lasting gateways into Celtic tradition.
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