Myths and Legends 424: Irish legends: Out of Time
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Dec 17, 2025 Dive into the enchanting tale of Oisín, who falls in love with a doe—revealed to be the woman he mourned for fourteen years. Discover how a wizard's dark magic led to a quest filled with love and loss. Witness Oisín's journey to the mystical land of Tir na nÓg, where time stands still, only to confront the sorrow of leaving his past behind. Plus, a terrifying twist with the Chaneque, a creature that could eat your soul. It’s a captivating blend of Irish folklore and deep themes of loss and redemption.
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Wizard Theft Sparks 14 Years Of Grief
- A wizard impersonates Fionn and reclaims Sav by touching her with a hazel wand, turning her into a doe and dragging her away in view of the fort.
- Fionn spends 14 years mourning and later meets his human son Oisín, who was raised by a doe and rescued by Fionn's dog-cousins.
Oisín Raised By A Doe Becomes Fionn's Son
- Fionn finds a wild naked youth raised by a doe and names him Oisín, realizing he is his son though he never asks directly.
- Oisín trains with the Fianna and becomes a celebrated warrior under Fionn's care.
Tír na nÓg Husbandry: Love and Eternal Youth
- A radiant fairy woman from Tír na nÓg, Niamh (Neva), falls in love with Oisín and invites him to the land of youth, where time stands still.
- Oisín marries her, fights local battles to prove himself, and enjoys endless youth, wealth, and celebration in that otherworldly realm.