Telling Tales Like Druids of Old

jackrabbitunderneath

jackrabbitunderneath

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I'm currently working in the Rocky Mountains. Last night, I met a fellow traveller as into The Cattle Raid of Cooley as I am. It's this old Irish myth/heroic tale of a jealous queen, a demigod warrior teen, and a magical bull. I first read the Thomas Kinsella translation around 15 years old, and became totally obsessed.

So around a crackling campfire in the freshly fallen/falling snow, five enraptured audience members listened as we took turns telling the myths of the capture of the Dun Cow, the warp-spasm, and Cuchilian & Ferdiad's battle by the riverside. They raised their hands to ask questions, we made small asides to explain historical contexts, but mostly I got to get out my storyteller voice that I haven't gotten to use in a while.

The most memorable night of my life. I felt very druidic & magical. It was so fucking awesome. :3
 
I'm huge on ancient Irish culture but havent read the epics yet. I feel like an imposter, heh.
I've been tip-toeing around them.
Definitely on my list, though.
 
Thanks for the share! Gonna hit the used bookstore and see if I can find it! Sharing tales is ancient and history has been relayed through human voices for centuries. Thank you for carrying on the oral history of Táin Bó Cúailnge!!
 
Irish person here- born and raised. had no idea people outside of this country were in anyway interested in our myths. its really cool to see!!
 
I need to improve my storytelling skills. My time in Ireland in general was pretty great, and general Celtic folklore as well slaps. Galicia, Spain is a real vibe and mad celtic
 
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