Meeting the Tuatha Dé Danann in the Cath Maige Tuired
Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:00 PM - Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:00 PM PST
Online, Zoom
Description
This class has started, but there's still time to catch up!
Registration closes on 19th February
The Cath Maige Tuired (The 2nd Battle of Moytura) is a classic and central part of the Irish "mythological cycle". The stories within it run the gamut from heroism and romance to comedy and tragedy. It includes stories you may know, or have heard of, such as The Mórrígan's meeting with the Dagda at the River Unshin, Lugh's conversation with the gatekeeper at the gates of Tara, and Nuada's silver arm.
Cath Maige Tuired is useful for introducing many of the Tuatha Dé Danann in clear characterisations, and tells a good story in the process. The text is not particularly long or difficult, so we should be able to explore it at a relaxed pace.
There is required reading for this class. Most of it is available on line, but I would like everyone in the class to have a copy of Morgan Daimler’s inexpensive translation of Cath Maige Tuired. (Please make sure that it is this translation, and no other! See below for advice on purchase.)
On registration, you will receive a study guide which will include a class outline, help with pronunciation, required reading, and some extra suggested reading for those who want it.
Dates: Saturdays - February 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th
Time: 12 noon Pacific/3 pm Eastern/8pm UK
You should hear from me within 48 hours of registering. Please check your email!
Cath Maige Tuired, translated by Morgan Daimler is available at the following Amazon links:
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Cath-Maige-Tuired-English-Translation-ebook/dp/B08LNYXFF4/
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cath-Maige-Tuired-English-Translation/dp/B08M84H1TT/ ;
US: https://www.amazon.com/Cath-Maige-Tuired-English-Translation/dp/B08M84H1TT/
Classes are held online, using the Zoom platform and last between 90 minutes and 2 hours.
I strongly encourage students to attend classes in person, but recordings are available on request if you miss a class.
Cost: Regular price $65 US. *Patreon patrons: $50
*You must be a patron at the time of registration, and throughout the period of the class