Chris’ Ramble 17: Once Upon a Myth

The Eglone Stone, Moytura What makes a story mythic? Why have so many cultures gathered, protected and passed on mythological stories? And, why do they matter today? Join Chris as she takes a personal look at myth and how much mythology still has relevance. Links for this episode Read the full text of the Cath Maige Tuired Explore the Cath Maige Tuired on Story Archaeology : Episodes 1-6 and Episodes 7-12 Explore the story of Gilgamesh. Read a summary of the story or take a deeper dive. Take a look at The Ark Before Noah by Irving Finkel Egyptian Folktales: The Doomed Prince, Explore some of Cú Chulainn’s Bizarre Adventures The heroic biography of Cú Chulainn By Lisa Gibney B.A. Explore the stories from the Táin on Story Archaeology The best full version to read must be the Thomas Kinsella translation.