Cath Finntrágha

Cath Finntrágha [ kaθ 'f ʴ intra ɣa ː ], also Cath Finntrága ( "The Battle of Ventry ") is a story from the Finn cycle of Irish mythology. The plant probably originated in the middle of the 15th century, other authors assume a version that dates back to the 12th century. The report is available in a variety of manuscripts. The oldest known by name writer is Finnlaech Ó Cathasaigh (before 1471 ).

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Fionn mac Cumhaill and his Fianna defend Ireland with the help of the elf prince Bodb Derg, the ruler of the Síd al Femen, against foreign invaders under the leadership of the " King of the World " ( rí to domhain ). This land on the coast at Ventry (Irish Finntraighe, " beautiful beach " ) on the Dingle Peninsula ( County Kerry) in southwest Ireland, where the decisive battle takes place. Despite the inaction of the High King Cormac mac Airt on Tara, the Finn is jealous of its influence and popularity, the aggressors will be defeated and none of strangers survived the battle.