This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either...
Retells the Celtic tale of the Gubbaun Saor, also known as Cullion the Smith, who made worlds, shaped universes, and created stars from the sparks of his anvil.
He had to keep his eyes on her, morning, noon, and night, for fear she would go into Balor's country. He had to tramp behind her when she took her day's grazing all over Ireland, and the days seemed long to Gobniu the WonderSmith.
But cold, cold – And how when a mariner has wandered long Long, and overlong on the waters Suddenly the Tower of Sardonyx Rises ebon-black from the sea Where the frost bites bitterly Far, very far in the North.
This enchanting compilation of 14 folktales of Celtic magic and legend features illustrated retellings of "The Earth-Shapers," "The Cow of Plenty," "The Golden Fly," "The Children of Lir," other authentic tales.
Fourteen tales of Gubbaun Saor, a mythological figure of Ireland.
Ella Young (1867-1956) was an Irish poet, political activist, and mystic.