5 Dragons From Irish Myth & Legend

Meet five Kaiju-sized monsters from the illuminated pages of Irish myth and legend.

Norse mythology has a “world serpent,” Jörmungandr; Chinese mythology boasts the nearly 33-foot-tall Fangfeng; and Greek mythology has the Hydra...but what about Irish mythology?

Enter the dragon's den (if you dare) and uncover five of Ireland's most infamous man-eating, mountain-sized monsters.

Note: A longer (text) version of this essay is available over on IrishMyths.com: "Here Be Dragons: 5 Kaiju-Sized Monsters From Irish Mythology" https://irishmyths.com/2022/09/11/dra...

Intro 00:00

1) The Oilliphéist 00:46

2) The Cata 02:49

3) The Muirdris (a.k.a. Sinach) 06:10

4) Ellén Trechend 8:08

5) Aillén mac Midhna 11:04

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