Irish Myths and Legends — Lady Gregory
Original Author: Lady Augusta Gregory
First Edition: 1902-1904
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Irish Myths and Legends is the modern collective title given to Lady Augusta Gregory’s retellings of Ireland’s mythological cycles. Although now often published as a single volume, the work originally appeared as two separate books: Gods and Fighting Men (1902) and Cuchulain of Muirthemne (1904). Together, these books present the great mythic narratives of Ireland — the coming of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the deeds of Lugh and Manannán, the tragedy of the Children of Lir, and the heroic exploits of Cú Chulainn and the Fianna. Modern editions combine these two works into one unified collection, offering readers a sweeping journey through Ireland’s mythic past. Lady Gregory’s prose, shaped by the voices of Irish storytellers, remains one of the most influential and accessible gateways into the island’s legendary heritage.
