S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings?

In this episode we finally get to the big clash between the Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé. It's a brutal and beautiful piece of literature. It also may have been inspired by Viking invasions... Imagery for the episode, used with permission, is Lugh Attacks the Fomor by the iconic Jim FitzPatrick. You can view more of Jim's stunning work and purchase prints at jimfitzpatrick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3 EP7 — Were the Fomorians a Metaphor for Vikings? is an episode from The History of Ireland by Kevin Dolan.

This episode is 19:50 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2025.

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