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The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911) Chapter 4: The Irish Mythological Cycle by J. A. MacCulloch A broad overview of all fields of Celtic mythology which aims to identify the core beliefs of the ancient Celtic religion. Names Used in this Section Tuatha Dé Danann Cúchulainn Fians Fionn Bishop Carsewell Banba Tuath Inba Cessair Ladru laimh-dhia Finntain Tuan mac Caraill St. Finnen Keating Partholan Fomorians Cichol Gricenchos Mag Itha Nennius Nemed Tory Island Samhain Milesians Firbolgs Fir-Domnann, Galioin Ailill Medb Beltane Magtured Nuada Bres Elatha Eri Theocritus Mayo, Sligo Ishtar, Adonis, Persephone, and Osiris Indech Ogma Balor Lug Mile, son of Bile Ith Amairgen muir Professor Rhys foawr, famhair Dr. MacBain Dr. Stokes Zimmer, D'Arbois Cromm Cruaich Nét Badb Nemaind Brigit Ruadan Indech, son of Déa Domnu Cethlenn Tethra Kronos Dôn Dagda Fian Caoilte Daoine-sidhe Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts. You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia. Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or in Apple Podcasts. Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.