The following myths contain the adventures involving heroes and their companions in their fabulous voyages. Often, their journeys would take them to numerous otherworldly islands, and some were friendly and hospitable, while other islands were hostile and deadly to visitors.
Here, you will find myths and legends from both Irish and Welsh literature.
By Jimmy Joe
The Voyage of Bran (Imram Brain) was one of the oldest tales in Irish literature. It was said that the narrative was first compiled in the 7th century. However, the present work has been preserved in two extant works: the Book of the Dun Cow (earl...
The Voyage of Máel Dúin's Boat or Imran Curaig Maile Duin was probably first composed in the 8th century, but preserved in an 11th century manuscript called the Book of the Dun Cow. Only the middle section of the tale survived, however. The full t...
The Spoils of Annwfn or Preiddiau Annwfn is a short Welsh poem (c. 9th century) found in the manuscript known as the Book of Taliesin. The Book of Taliesin was ascribed to the 6th century Welsh bard, Taliesin. Though some of the poems might seem t...
In Irish myths, the fictional history of Ireland can be divided into three periods. The Mythological Cycle or the Book of Invasions, comprised of successive settlements of early Celtic people in Ireland, particularly the Tuatha Dé Danann and the M...
We now leave the mild climate of the ancient Aegean, and the cold, forbidding regions of the North. Here, we enter the lush, green land, shrouded in mists of magic and wonders. The land is young yet ancient; beautiful yet intriguing; and something...
Texts Other Texts ReferencesTexts The following books are translations that I have read. If you are interested in reading this literature, then I would highly recommend that you read these books. These books are the main sources of information for...
Irish Families Welsh FamiliesIrish FamiliesWelsh Families For Myrddin, see Merlin.
Branwen Daughter of Llyr was the second Branch of the Mabinogi. The story tells how the war began between Wales and Ireland. The tale actually centred on Branwen's brother Bran and her husband Mallolwch, the king of Ireland. Seeds of Discord War A...
Fragarach Owners: Manannan, Lugh Fragarach (Frecraid, Freagarthach) was also called the "Answerer", and belonged to Manannan MacLir and Lugh Lamfada. This could be one of the treasures of the Tuatha De Danann. See below, about the Sword of Findias...
Like Culhwch and Olwen, the Dream of Rhonabwy was an independent tale of Arthur which had no influence from outside of Wales. Madawg, the son of Maredudd, ruled Powys, a northern kingdom in Wales. His brother Iorwerth was distressed and envied his...
