Bran and Sceolan, Kildare Village, photo credit 1. NeuKelte

#MythologyMonday: `#Celtic #FairytaleTuesday: Bran was born a dog because #FinnMacCool’s sister, Uirne, was cursed by a jealous rival and turned into a bitch. After whelping Bran and Sceolan, Uirne was restored to human form, but her twin children (variously […]

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Collected in 1897, MacLaggan MML 3024-3075, p. 3037. We are processing it right now to go up on the database soon. Also, Uibhist folklore tells us Fionn had 12 old women making the ale, while Mayo tradition says it was his 12 sons. There's a mystery to uncover... #fionnmaccumhaill #finnmaccool