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43: The Lad of the Skins (Fenian Cycle Pt 5.)

Tales of the British Isles by Tales of Britain and Ireland.

Nov 20, 202277:23Society & Culture

A tale of Fionn and the Fianna featuring heroism (maybe), murder (definitely), theft, even more animal transformations and other laddish pursuits. Stick around for the post credit sequence! For musical credits, sources a...

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