CMP004 The Coming of Lugh

03/29/08 • 25 min

A stranger with many differrent skills comes to Teamhair

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Tensions increase as the tyranny of the Fomor bites on the Children of Danu. A stranger with many gifts comes into Teamhair and brings them all new hope. However, Bres makes a new alliance with a mighty King of the Fomor, Balor of the Evil Eye and invasion is planned.

This episode is the 4th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

Running Order:

Intro 0:42
News & Views 0:54
Bumper - Philippa Ballantine 2:03
Story 3:28
Appeal for Tara - Gary & Ruth 19:35
Promo - Chasing the Bard 21:02
Listener Feedback - Byron, Morgana 22:20

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish4

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

We apologise for the loss of the forums and announce the arrival of the new look website. We will contact all members by email and advise them of their new logins and say we'll get a forum working soon.

The Coming of Lugh - Episode 4 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 4 of the Book of Invasions

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

Lugh
Teamhair
Nuada
Tuada De Danaan
Balor
Erin
Bres
Net
Fomori, Fomor
Sidhe
Gamal
Cian
Eithne
Eochaid
Duach
Luchtar
Luachaid
Colum Cuaillemech
Ogma
Abhean
Diancecht
Bicelmos
Erc
Ethaman
Danu
Credne Cerd
Samildanach
Nemed
Currachs
Druim na Teine
Tailltiu
Uisnech
Lugh Lamhfada
Manannan
Sgoith Gleigeil
Goitne Gorm-Shuileach
Sine Sindearg
Donall Donn-Ruadh
Aonbharr
Freagarthach
Eine
Eathfaigh
Coron
Compar
Lochlann
Ciathlenn
Eab
Neid
Seanchab
Sital Salmhor
Liath
Lobais
Elatha
Berbhe
luaths
Men of Dea
Eas Dara
Connachta
Bodb Dearg
Dagda
Grellach Dollaid
Amrun
Brehon
Maethgen
Slieve League
Denna Ulad
Mourne Mountains
Bri Ruri
Slieve Bloom
Sliab Snechtai
Slemish
Blai-sliab
Nemthenn
Sliab Maccu Belgodon
Segais
Cruachan Aigle
Croagh Patrick
Lough Derg
Lough Luimnigh
Lough Corrib
Lough Ree
Lough Mask
Lough Neagh
Lough Gara
Lough Reagh
Márloch
the Bush
the Boyne
the Ban
the Nem
the Shannon
the Moy
the Erne
the Liffey
the Suir
Figol
Mamos
Morrigan

Locations mentioned in this story Listener Feedback

We had some help on pronounciation from Byron. Thank you so much for your amazing help with pronouncing Lebor Gabala Erenn.

Voice Feedback

We're very proud to bring you our first voice feedback from Erin from Columbus, Ohio. Thank you so much for your awesome feedback Erin.

Sources used in this Episode

Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival

Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm

The Irish Tradition http://members.aol.com/lochlan6/mlegend1.htm

The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html

Lebor Gabala Erenn

A stranger with many differrent skills comes to Teamhair

It's always great to hear from you! Email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe Show Summary:

This episode is the 4th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

Running Order:

Intro 0:42
News & Views 0:54
Bumper - Philippa Ballantine 2:03
Story 3:28
Appeal for Tara - Gary & Ruth 19:35
Promo - Chasing the Bard 21:02
Listener Feedback - Byron, Morgana 22:20

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish4

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

The Coming of Lugh - Episode 4 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 4 of the Book of Invasions

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

Lugh
Teamhair
Nuada
Tuada De Danaan
Balor
Erin
Bres
Net
Fomori, Fomor
Sidhe
Gamal
Cian
Eithne
Eochaid
Duach
Luchtar
Luachaid
Colum Cuaillemech
Ogma
Abhean
Diancecht
Bicelmos
Erc
Ethaman
Danu
Credne Cerd
Samildanach
Nemed
Currachs
Druim na Teine
Tailltiu
Uisnech
Lugh Lamhfada
Manannan
Sgoith Gleigeil
Goitne Gorm-Shuileach
Sine Sindearg
Donall Donn-Ruadh
Aonbharr
Freagarthach
Eine
Eathfaigh
Coron
Compar
Lochlann
Ciathlenn
Eab
Neid
Seanchab
Sital Salmhor
Liath
Lobais
Elatha
Berbhe
luaths
Men of Dea
Eas Dara
Connachta
Bodb Dearg
Dagda
Grellach Dollaid
Amrun
Brehon
Maethgen
Slieve League
Denna Ulad
Mourne Mountains
Bri Ruri
Slieve Bloom
Sliab Snechtai
Slemish
Blai-sliab
Nemthenn
Sliab Maccu Belgodon
Segais
Cruachan Aigle
Croagh Patrick
Lough Derg
Lough Luimnigh
Lough Corrib
Lough Ree
Lough Mask
Lough Neagh
Lough Gara
Lough Reagh
Márloch
the Bush
the Boyne
the Ban
the Nem
the Shannon
the Moy
the Erne
the Liffey
the Suir
Figol
Mamos
Morrigan

Locations mentioned in this story Listener Feedback

We had some help on pronounciation from Byron. Thank you so much for your amazing help with pronouncing Lebor Gabala Erenn.

Voice Feedback

We're very proud to bring you our first voice feedback from Erin from Columbus, Ohio. Thank you so much for your awesome feedback Erin.

Sources used in this Episode

Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival

Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm

The Irish Tradition http://members.aol.com/lochlan6/mlegend1.htm

The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html

Lebor Gabala Erenn

Previous Episode

CMP003 The Rule of Bres the Beautiful

Bres is elected King over the Tuatha De Danaan and has a very eventful reign!

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The Battle of Magh Tuireadh is over and after Nuada is seriously injured and Bres gets elected to be King over the Tuatha De Danaan. His reign, however, does not go exactly well. We hear of how the Dagda is treated and learn about the mysterious origin of Bres. Bres then turns to an unexpected source for allies.

This episode is the 3rd episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

Running Order:

Intro 0:36
News & Views 1:15
Story 2:24
Listener Feedback - Damh the Bard 22:43

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish3

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

We welcome St Patrick's Day for Ireland on March 15th. We also talk about the new Fiction list on the site, as well as the Character biographies. (The biographies have since been abadonned in favour of the excellent work done by Mary Jones).

The Rule of Bres the Beautiful - Episode 3 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 3 of the Book of Invasions

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

Rath
Connachta
Tailltiu
Coill Cuan
Eochaid
Sreng
Fir Bolg
Tuatha De Danaan
Cesair
Fintan
Partholon
Fomori
Tuan
Nemed
Fomor
Gann
Sengann
Samhain
Toree, Tory
Fir Domnan
Gaileanga
Magh Mor
Erc
Eithne
Balor
Cian
Diancecht
Temhair
Bres, Eochaid Bres
Eriu
Danu
Nechtan
Findgoll
Findemas
Ogma
Dagda
Kath Brese
Cridenbel
Aengus Mac Og
Cairbre
Etain
Nuada Argat-lamh
Miach
Airmed
Delbaeth
Elatha
Maeth Sceni

Locations mentioned in this story Listener Feedback

We had an answer to Ruthie's question about the Welsh Red Dragon from Damh the Bard. Thank you Damh! We also mention that Damh is the host of Druidcast. We had a second email from George in Peru. Thank you so much for your amazing email.

Voice Feedback

We're very proud to bring you our first voice feedback from Erin from Columbus, Ohio. Thank you so much for your awesome feedback Erin.

Sources used in this Episode

Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival

Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm

The Irish Tradition http://members.aol.com/lochlan6/mlegend1.htm

The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html

Lebor Gabala Erenn http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/lebor4.html#55

Cairpre''s Satire http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/cairpre.html

Reign of Bres http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm04.htm

Expulsion of Bres http://www.celtic-twilight.com/celts/rolleston/chapter_iii.htm

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For voice acting: Edward, our son.

For incidental music: Diane Arkenstone, The Secret Garden . See the Contributor

Next Episode

CMP005 Girding the Loins for Battle

Treachery is committed and the Dagda makes a powerful new friend.

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The Sons of Tuireann encounter Cian, the father of Lugh, on his own and foul acts are committed. Later, the Dagda has two encounters and gains two allies. WARNING - This episode contains the "toilet humour" of the original myth which may be unsuitable for younger children.

This episode is the 5th episode of the Irish Book of Invasions.

More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Show Summary:

Running Order:

Intro 0:42
News & Views 0:50
Call to Action -Promote your Blog! J.C. Hutchins 2:18
Story 4:10
Promo - Scotchcast 28:15
Listener Feedback - Lhugnar 29:00

All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish5

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

News & Views

We give out our contact details and mention that you can send us a message using the Evoka Browser Mic widget on our website. This has now long disappeared (2017) and has been replaced by Speakpipe. Use the link at the top of this page to leave us some voice feedback or just to have a chat with us!

Girding the Loins for Battle - Episode 5 of the Irish Mythological Cycle and Part 5 of the Book of Invasions

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

Lugh
Teamhair
Nuada
Balor
Tory
Erin
Fomor, Fomori
Nemed
Fir Bolg
Eithne, Eithlinn
Currach
Tuatha De Danaan
Druim na Teine
Goban
Samthainn
Cian
Glas Gaibhnenn
Birog of the Mountain
Tailltiu, Taillte
Eas Dara
Manannan
Aonbharr
Bodb Dearg
Cu
Ceithen
Cainte
Sidhe
Plain of Muirthemne
Tuireann
Ogma
Goban, Goibhniu
Brian
Urcar
Dagda
Glenn Etin
River Unius
Connachta
Loscuinn
The Morrigan
Magh Scetne
Ford of Uinius
Indech
De Domnan
Bres
Traigh Eabha
Etain
Geas
Fer Benn
Fer Benn Mach
Fer Benn Bruach Brogaill Broumide Cerbad Caic Rolaig Builc Labair Cerrce Di Brig Oldathair Boith Athgen mBethai Brightere Tri Carboid Roth Rimaire Riog Scotbe Obthe Olaithbe
Beltraw Strand
Tethra
Tir Tairngire
Ur
Ogham

Locations mentioned in this story

Promo - The Scotchcast

All single malt, all the time!

The Scotchcast is a podcast dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of Single Malt Scotch. voicemail line: 517-879-4629 http://www.thescotchcast.com/forum http://www.twitter.com/thescotchcast

Listener Feedback

We give apologies and hear some feedback from lhugnar suggesting maps for each episode.

Sources used in this Episode

Timeless Myths http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/invasions.html#DanannArrival

Lebor Gabala http://members.aol.com/lochlan2/lebor.htm

The Second Battle of Moytura http://www.ucc.ie/celt/published/T300011.html

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/cmt/cmteng.htm

Lebor Gabala Erenn http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/lebor4.html#55

Coming of Lugh http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm05.htm

Coming of Lugh