Gods and Fighting Men - Lady Gregory
Author: Lady Gregory
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First Edition: 1904
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Gods and Fighting Men is Lady Gregory’s landmark retelling of Ireland’s mythological and heroic cycles, arranged from oral tradition and medieval manuscripts into clear, modern English. The first half recounts the coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann, their battles, kings, enchantments, and the rise of Lugh of the Long Hand. The second half follows the Fianna, led by Finn mac Cumhaill, through tales of loyalty, hunting, prophecy, and tragic love.
Gregory’s work is shaped by her deep engagement with Irish storytellers and her desire to preserve native tradition. Her prose is intentionally simple and rhythmic, echoing the cadence of spoken folklore. The book remains one of the most influential early 20th‑century presentations of Irish myth, bridging scholarly sources and living oral tradition.
