S3 EP6 – Why is Ireland's Father Deity So Different?

The History of Ireland by Kevin Dolan

Jan 16, 202511:35Society & Culture

In this episode we follow one of the strangest (and maybe raunchiest) moments in ancient Irish stories as the Dagda prepares for battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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