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Storyteller
Irish Myths, Legends, and Folktales for AmericansBy Juilene Osborne-McKnightNarrated by Catriona LoughlinLength8h 43m
About this audiobook
More than forty million Americans claim Irish ancestry. This lively illustrated book, divided into parts exploring myths, legends, and folktales, explains for the U.S. audience the importance of storytelling in Irish culture in particular. In ancient Ireland, a good storyteller was so valued that he would be a member of the aos dána, the bards, and would be welcomed into every village because he came bearing tales. From the One-Eyed Giant to the Salmon of Knowledge to beloved "fairy" tales, the author—a
seanchaí (traditional storyteller) herself—presents a fascinating collection that places these archetypal tales in historical context.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, History
Length8 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byCatriona Loughlin
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateOct 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Please Tell Me a Story: Some Opening Considerations
9Legends: Who Wants to Know More?
2Part I: Myths: How Did We Get Here and Why | Myths of the Tuatha de Danaan of Ireland
10Part III: Folktales: Tales Told by the Fireside | Giants and Wee Folk
3Myths of Love and Loss
11Fairy Folk
4Myths of the Shift to Human Time
12Shapeshifter Tales
5Myths: Who Wants to Know More?
13Tales of Wit and Wisdom
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6Part II: Legends: Heroes in Love and War | The Táin Bó Cúailgne: Legends of the Ulster Cycle
14Cinderella Tales
7The Auction of Finnabair
15Original Folktale
8The Fenian Legends and the Hill of Tara
16Folktales: Whooo Wants to Know More?
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