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Page 79
... Cuchulainn , who grew into a handsome youth of extraordinary stature and gaiety . However , on the battlefield Cuchulainn's appearance under- went a dreadful change : his body trembled terribly ; his heels and calves appeared in front ...
... Cuchulainn , who grew into a handsome youth of extraordinary stature and gaiety . However , on the battlefield Cuchulainn's appearance under- went a dreadful change : his body trembled terribly ; his heels and calves appeared in front ...
Page 80
... Cuchulainn's battle frenzy . The hero was circling the great fortress of Emain Macha in his head - festooned war ... Cuchulainn was subdued and the fortress was saved . Cuchulainn was chiefly famous for his single - handed defence of ...
... Cuchulainn's battle frenzy . The hero was circling the great fortress of Emain Macha in his head - festooned war ... Cuchulainn was subdued and the fortress was saved . Cuchulainn was chiefly famous for his single - handed defence of ...
Page 124
... Cuchulainn continued to meet and eventually Emer decided to give up Cuchulainn to prove how much she loved him . However , Manannan , deciding he could no longer tolerate his wife's affair , returned and told Fand to choose between ...
... Cuchulainn continued to meet and eventually Emer decided to give up Cuchulainn to prove how much she loved him . However , Manannan , deciding he could no longer tolerate his wife's affair , returned and told Fand to choose between ...
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The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends Arthur Cotterell No preview available - 1995 |
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