Gods Don’t Cry
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Gods Don’t Cry

Unsung Stories of Ireland’s Forgotten Immortals

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Gods Don’t Cry

Unsung Stories of Ireland’s Forgotten Immortals

About this book

Ancient stories that challenge modern notions of what it means to be a hero.

The ancient gods of Ireland were once worshipped throughout the land. Powerful and brave, they were unafraid to show their vulnerability, reject violence, or lean on others for support. Sadly, their stories – passed down by our ancestors – are all but forgotten.

Gods Don't Cry reawakens these gods, whose ancient tales redefine modern ideas of what it means to be a hero. From Mannanán, who uses his neurodiversity to discover the Otherworld, to Méiche, who finds the courage to accept his illness, Fer Maisse, a monster slayer who gives up glory to become a healer, and Cnú Deróil, who overcomes bullies with his musical talent. Hurlers and warriors, academics, and activists – these are gods of many abilities, sizes, and skin shades, from every corner of Ireland.

Follow their adventures as they perform magic, battle demons, overcome struggles and find the courage to be true to themselves. You might even see yourself in their stories and discover, that you too, are a hero.

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Information

Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9780008646929
Print ISBN
9780008834173

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Praise for Girls Who Slay Monsters
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. Manannán: Derry, Ireland; Isle of Man
  9. 2. Nuadu: Gloucestershire, England; Mayo, Ireland
  10. 3. Dian Cecht: Galway, Ireland
  11. 4. Lug: Donegal, Meath, and Sligo, Ireland
  12. 5. Cú Chulainn: Louth and Mayo, Ireland; Scythia; Italy
  13. 6. Cnú Deróil: Tipperary, Ireland
  14. 7. Dub, Ág and Ilar: Ancient Arabia; Kerry and Galway, Ireland
  15. 8. Cas Corach: Donegal, Ireland
  16. 9. Áed: Meath, Ireland
  17. 10. Fer Maisse: Monaghan, Ireland
  18. 11. Mechi: Laois, Kildare, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, and Waterford, Ireland
  19. 12. Cían: Louth, Ireland
  20. 13. Brian: Dublin, Ireland; Morocco; Greece; Iran; Norway
  21. 14. Aillén: Armagh and Limerick, Ireland
  22. 15. Conaire: Meath, Dublin, and Wicklow, Ireland
  23. 16. Gilla Decair: Waterford, Ireland
  24. 17. Óengus: Meath, Tipperary, and Leitrim, Ireland
  25. 18. Midir: Longford, Ireland
  26. 19. Nera: Roscommon, Ireland
  27. 20. Deimne: Laois and Offaly, Ireland
  28. 21. Crom Cruach: Cavan, Ireland
  29. 22. Oisín: Sligo and Kildare, Ireland
  30. 23. Bodb Derg: Clare and Kerry, Ireland
  31. 24. Dagda Donn: Westmeath, Fermanagh, and Cork, Ireland; Poland
  32. Author’s Note
  33. Acknowledgements
  34. About the Author
  35. About the Illustrator
  36. About the Publisher