<p>In this episode we finally get to the big clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé. It's a brutal and beautiful piece of literature. It also may have been inspired by Viking invasions...</p><br><p>Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is <em>Lugh Attacks the Fomor</em> by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at <a href="https://jimfitzpatrick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jimfitzpatrick.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The History of Ireland

Kevin Dolan

S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

FEB 6, 202519 MIN
The History of Ireland

S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

FEB 6, 202519 MIN

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<p>In this episode we finally get to the big clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé. It's a brutal and beautiful piece of literature. It also may have been inspired by Viking invasions...</p><br><p>Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is <em>Lugh Attacks the Fomor</em> by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at <a href="https://jimfitzpatrick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jimfitzpatrick.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>