Chris’ Ramble 2: David and Goliath, Meet Lugh and Balor

Some reflections on a journey to discover Irish stories.

Join Chris as she explores Irish oral story transmission and wonders if even stories sometimes need careful map makers to prevent them them from being lost.

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If you would like to find out more about the infamous Giraldus Cambrensis

• Find out about his ‘map making’.
• Find out a bit more about his opinion on Ireland

Or just join in and tell him yourself!

Read Edge of Memory: The Geology of Folk Tales and Climate Change by Patrick Nunn

I will be sharing a Stories in the Landcape conversation with Professor Nunn very soon.

And from the Story Archaeology Archive

• Colmcille and the Youth at Carn Eolairg
• Manannán’s Prophecy of Mongán
• Listen to the podcast: Immrám Brain Mac Febul

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