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Fenian cycle |
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Fenian Cycle: see Gaelic literature Gaelic literature, literature in the native tongue of Ireland and Scotland. Since Scots Gaelic became separate from Irish Gaelic only in the 17th cent., the literature is conventionally divided into Old Irish (before 900), Middle Irish (until 1350), Late Middle or
..... Click the link for more information. . Fenian cycleor Fionn cycle or Ossianic cycleIrish tales and ballads centring on the deeds of the legendary Finn MacCumhaill (MacCool) and his war band, the Fianna Éireann. An elite volunteer corps of warriors and huntsmen skilled in poetry, the Fianna flourished in the 3rd century. Fenian lore attained its greatest popularity c. 1200, when its outstanding story, “The Colloquy of the Old Men”, was written down. The cycle remains a vital part of Irish folklore and contains many of the country's best-loved folktales. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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