The Cath Finntràga Or Battle of Ventry [By F. O’Casey] Ed. From Ms. Rawl. B 487, in the Bodleian Library by K. Meyer

The Cath Finntràga Or Battle of Ventry, edited by Kuno Meyer, presents a crucial text from medieval Irish literature. This edition, derived from Ms. Rawl. B 487 in the Bodleian Library, offers scholars and enthusiasts access to one of Ireland’s great sagas. The saga details the epic battle of Ventry, showcasing heroic deeds and mythical elements characteristic of the period.

This edition provides valuable insights into the language, culture, and history of medieval Ireland, making it an essential resource for those studying Celtic literature, Irish history, and comparative mythology. The work’s enduring appeal lies in its vivid storytelling and its contribution to our understanding of early Irish society and its literary traditions.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.