An Tuairisgeul Mòr
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
24966
Part 1
Part 2
Track Information
Original Track ID
CW0056.237
Original Tape ID
Summary
The Son of the King of Ireland goes to find out how the 'Tuairisgeul Mòr' died. On his quest he meets knights and other characters, but eventually finds the answer which frees him from his taboos, and defeats the imposer.
Item Notes
A classic Gaelic folktale where the Son of the King of Ireland goes on a quest to free himself from imposed taboos. It can be followed almost word for word in 'Sgialachdan Dhunnchaidh' (K. C. Craig), pp. 59-72.
Item Subject/Person
Mac Rìgh Èireann
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - South Uist
Parish - South Uist
Village/Place - Lochboisdale
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Wire
Audio Quality
Good