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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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

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish5

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

 

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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

 

Promo - The Scotchcast

All single malt, all the time!

The Scotchcast is a podcast dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of Single Malt Scotch. voicemail line: 517-879-4629 http://www.thescotchcast.com/forum http://www.twitter.com/thescotchcast

 

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

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

 

Special Thanks

For voice acting: Edward, our son.

For incidental music: Diane Arkenstone, The Secret Garden . See the Contributor page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise . See the Contributor page for details.

Time Ticks Away by Jigger. See their Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

 

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

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Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

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