Exploring Irish Storytelling and Mythology

The chapter delves into the concept of storytelling in Irish mythology, literature, and cinema, examining characters like Kukulan, Morrigan, and Ulysses by James Joyce. It explores the exaggeration and hyperbole often used in Irish storytelling, discussing how myths and legends can be adapted and interpreted differently over time. The impact of historical events like the 1916 Rising on the perception of myths and their use for nationalist purposes is also highlighted.