Firbolg
Americannoun
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Firbolgs,
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Firbolg
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These were the Tuath de Dunans, the Firbolg, and the Scots, or Milesians.
From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Charlotte Mary Yonge
By their magical and healing arts the Danaans gained the victory, and the Firbolg king was slain.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Ui Tairrsigh were undoubtedly of Firbolg origin, and MacNeill would account in this manner for the slow acceptance of the stories by the conquering Milesians.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
After they had ruled for many centuries, they in their turn were subjected to invasion, as the Firbolg and Fomorian had been before them.
From Ireland, Historic and Picturesque by Charles Johnston
Then Cuchulain drew his sword and sought to smite Ferdia over the rim of his shield; but the giant Firbolg flung him off.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Firbolgs now sent out one of their warriors, named Sreng, to interview the mysterious new-comers; and the People of Dana, on their side, sent a warrior named Bres to represent them.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
Eochaid agreed to that, but he was not well pleased, for there were more men of the Firbolgs than of the Men of Dea.
From Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Gregory
Tuan then goes on to tell how Semion son of Stariat settled in Ireland, from whom descended the Firbolgs and two other tribes who persisted into historic times.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Danaans and the Firbolgs They were wafted into the land in a magic cloud, making their first appearance in Western Connacht.
From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
The Firbolgs, defeated in the first battle, join the Fomorians, after great losses.
From The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch
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