J. C. Leyendecker, Cú Chulainn Riding His Chariot into Battle, 1911.
J. C. Leyendecker, Cú Chulainn Riding His Chariot into Battle, 1911.
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If you were to ask the average American about Irish culture, they might talk about leprechauns, shamrocks, Guinness, and St. Patrick’s Day. While these might be silly tropes and marketing gimmicks, they sparked my interest in Irish mythology and folklore. From Táin Bó Cúailnge to the Annals of Ulster, there are many stories of Irish heroes who protected their land from invaders. As I walked along the Ulster coast this week, I thought about those heroes. (more…)