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The Names Upon The Harp: Irish Myth And Legend

by Marie Heaney · 2000

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This collection of Irish folktales, compiled by respected folklorist Marie Heaney, is enhanced by Lynch's stunning artwork. Tales include The Birth of Cuchulain and Finn and the Salmon of Knowledge. Full-color illustrations.

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismythologymythologyMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfairy talefairy taleMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IrelandIrelandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 96 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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