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Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love.
This week we jump back into the Ulster Cycle to hear her story and learn about its lasting impact, explore the warrior society that shaped her fate, and trace the lasting cultural impact of one of Ireland’s most haunting tragic heroines.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
- https://celt.ucc.ie
- https://www.dib.ie
- https://libguides.ucc.ie/earlymedievalirish
- https://bardmythologies.com/deirdre-of-the-sorrows/
- https://www.poetryireland.ie/publications/poetry-ireland-review/online-archive/view/the-oral-tradition1
- https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/legendary-deirdre-sorrows
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