The Names Upon the Harp: Irish Myth and Legend

The Names Upon the Harp: Irish Myth and Legend
ISBN-10
0590680528
ISBN-13
9780590680523
Category
Folklore
Pages
95
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Author
Marie Heaney

Description

Retells stories of the heroes and villains of Irish mythology, including Cuchulainn, Finn Mac Cumhaill, and Oisin.

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