Is the Dàn Cycle based on real Irish mythology?
Core Q&A Expanded Answer
Yes, it reimagines ancient Celtic Ireland in the 5th century, the transition from pagan myth to historical reality, focusing on the heroine Breanna Ban Morna.
Related Timeline Events
Beatha Casts geas on Breanna
Erin's Hero Claimed
Breanna battles Dreadriders
Breanna meeting the Dark Goddess
Breanna summons Tuatha to help battle Fomorians again
Related Characters, Places, and Terms
Breanna Ban Morna (Bree-an-na Bawn Mor-na)
Other Core Q&A Expanded Questions
How did the Nantuates, Veragri, and Seduni resist Roman control around 56 BCE?
Which Aquitanian peoples submitted to Rome after Crassus's campaign in 56 BCE?
Which northwestern Gallic peoples resisted Rome under Viridovix in 56 BCE?
Which peoples joined or supported the Veneti against Rome in 56 BCE?
How did the defeat of the Veneti change resistance in coastal Gaul in 56 BCE?
Why did the Veneti lead resistance to Rome in 56 BCE?
What happened to the Aduatuci after they surrendered to Caesar in 57 BCE?
Which Belgic peoples made their major stand against Caesar at the Sabis in 57 BCE?
What happened when Caesar entered the territory of the Ambiani in 57 BCE?
Why did the Bellovaci surrender to Caesar in 57 BCE?