Cu Chulainn: An Iron Age Hero

Focusing on the life of Cu Chulainn, an iconic Iron Age hero, this book explores his significance in the context of Ulster's history and customs. As a demi-god and a central figure in European heroism, Cu Chulainn's story is woven from ancient writings that blend history, myth, and biography. Daragh Smyth's translations from Old Irish provide a scholarly perspective, detailing Cu Chulainn's journey from birth to his martial initiation, romances, and life in Iron Age Ulster across eight chapters based on medieval manuscripts.