CMP005 Girding the Loins for Battle
Description
Treachery is committed and the Dagda makes a powerful new friend.
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Show Summary:
The Sons of Tuireann encounter Cian, the father of Lugh, on his own and foul acts are committed. Later, the Dagda has two encounters and gains two allies. WARNING - This episode contains the "toilet humour" of the original myth which may be unsuitable for younger children.
This episode is the 5th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.
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Show Summary:
Running Order:
- Intro 0:42
- News & Views 0:50
- Call to Action -Promote your Blog! J.C. Hutchins 2:18
- Story 4:10
- Promo - Scotchcast 28:15
- Listener Feedback - Lhugnar 29:00
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News & Views
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Girding the Loins for Battle - Episode 5 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 5 of the Book of Invasions
Names Used in this Story
Listed in order of appearance
- Lugh
- Teamhair
- Nuada
- Balor
- Tory
- Erin
- Fomor, Fomori
- Nemed
- Fir Bolg
- Eithne, Eithlinn
- Currach
- Tuatha De Danaan
- Druim na Teine
- Goban
- Samthainn
- Cian
- Glas Gaibhnenn
- Birog of the Mountain
- Tailltiu, Taillte
- Eas Dara
- Manannan
- Aonbharr
- Bodb Dearg
- Cu
- Ceithen
- Cainte
- Sidhe
- Plain of Muirthemne
- Tuireann
- Ogma
- Goban, Goibhniu
- Brian
- Urcar
- Dagda
- Glenn Etin
- River Unius
- Connachta
- Loscuinn
- The Morrigan
- Magh Scetne
- Ford of Uinius
- Indech
- De Domnan
- Bres
- Traigh Eabha
- Etain
- Geas
- Fer Benn
- Fer Benn Mach
- Fer Benn Bruach Brogaill Broumide Cerbad Caic Rolaig Builc Labair Cerrce Di Brig Oldathair Boith Athgen mBethai Brightere Tri Carboid Roth Rimaire Riog Scotbe Obthe Olaithbe
- Beltraw Strand
- Tethra
- Tir Tairngire
- Ur
- Ogham
Locations mentioned in this story
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Listener Feedback
We give apologies and hear some feedback from lhugnar suggesting maps for each episode.
Sources used in this Episode
Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival
Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm
The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/cmt/cmteng.htm
Lebor Gabala Erenn http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/lebor4.html#55
Coming of Lugh http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm05.htm
Coming of Lugh http://www.celtic-twilight.com/celts/rolleston/chapter_iii.htm
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