Fenian cycle

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noun

1. the cycle of legends describing and glorifying the bravery, battles, and wandering life of the Irish Fenians, especially under the leadership of Finn.

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Fenian cycle

A closer, a simpler humanity than that of the other cycles pervades the Fenian cycle, a greater chivalry, a greater courtesy, and a greater tenderness.

From The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by Stephen Reid

In this manner an opportunity was afforded to the Leinster-Munster Fenian cycle to develop into a national saga.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

But the Fenian cycle has not been forgotten.

From Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory

Again, the Fenian cycle of tales is more influenced by Christianity than the others are.

From The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by Stephen Reid

John MacNeill has pointed out Finn’s connexion with a Firbolg tribe, and maintains that the Fenian cycle was the property of the subject race.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various