The mythical world, beautiful storytelling and devastating conclusion of The Fate of the Children of Lir has left its mark on all who have heard through the years.
But even one of Ireland’s best known legends has a few surprises left in store…
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Sources and Further Reading
The Fate of the Children of Lir (Oidhe Chloinne Lir)
- Eugene O’Curry’s version (English translation)
- Douglas Hyde’s version
- Lady Augusta Gregory’s version
Preface to Oidhe Chloinne Lir by Richard O’Duffy and Brian O’Looney, Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language
The Religious Significance of Oidhe Chloinne Lir by Caoimhe Breatnach
Ireland’s Birds: Myths Legends and Folklore by Niall Mac Coitir
Other Swan Tales Mentioned
- Étaín and Midir
- Cú Chulainn and Derbforgaill
- Wayland the Smith
- The Six Swans
- The Tale of the Seven Ravens
- The Birth of the Swan Knight
- Swan Lake
Unreal 
Interesting, well done
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