Publisher's Synopsis
The Feast of Bricriu is a book written by George Henderson. It is a collection of Irish mythical tales that revolve around a feast held by the legendary figure Bricriu. The book includes three stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. In the first story, Bricriu holds a competition among three Irish heroes, C������ Chulainn, Conall Cernach, and Loegaire Buadach, to determine who is the greatest warrior. In the second story, Bricriu invites the same heroes to another feast, this time with the added challenge of determining who is the most generous. In the final story, Bricriu invites the same heroes to a third feast, this time with the added challenge of determining who is the most beautiful. The book is a fascinating look into Irish mythology and the complex relationships between its heroes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish folklore and mythology.Cuchulainn anon sought out the womenfolk, and took thrice fifty needles from them. These he tossed up one after the other. Each needle went into the eye of the other, till in that wise they were joined together. He returned to the women, and gave each her own needle into her hand. The young braves praised Cuchulainn. Whereupon they bade farewell to the king, the queen, and household as well.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
