The Cath Maige Tuired, for a wider audience: Part 6~ Among the Fomoire

The battle of Moytura is better known as the Mythological story cycle. This audio re-telling is especially designed for, but not limited to, a younger audience. We get to Find oit Elaha's opinions about his son, Bess' actions among the Dé Danann ahd we hear the distubing tale of Eithliu, the daughter of Balor, and her son Lugh.

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Notes for this story:

The birth of Lugh on Balor's isle (Tory Island) is not included in the textual version of the story but has suvived as an orally transmitted story. I think this makes it extra interesting.

Balor's daughter's name has several variants. You will find her refered to as Ethliu, Ethlinn, Ethlin or Ethne. Isolde favoured Ethliu.

In one oral version, three babies are thrown into the sea. Lugh in Welsh, Lleu (Llew Llaw Gyffes) is a second, secret baby born to Arianrhod, the first, Dylan is also thrown to the sea. Read 'Lugh Who? Where did he come from?' to find out more.

Irish mythological and hero tales were not originally written for a young audience. No they were intended for an adult audience gathered together at feasts, Óenachs and to mark special events,. Youngsters may well have been present, may have enjoyed them, but tales weren’t considered as juvenelia.

However they contain so much that younger audiences will enjoy. They are full of adventures and wonders. They have characters, both male and female who show courage, compassion, and comradeship and who demonstrate a sense of wonder, a sense of purpose, and, most definitely a sense of humour.

I tell all of these stories regularly in schools and libraries. I have also recorded them as audio stories and I am happy to share them. Why? Well first they need to be shared. Second, I love audiobooks. As a story teller, I think these stories work best in this format.Have fun Chris
Have fun. Chris