S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

The History of Ireland

EpisodeFeb 6, 202519m

S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

The History of Ireland

EpisodeFeb 6, 202519m

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...Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is Lugh Attacks the Fomor by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at jimfitzpatrick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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