Ahead of our series on Roman Britain, we decided to re-release The Hound of Ulster. This episode gives background to some of the things we delve into in our upcoming episodes, and we reference it a lot--so we thought it'd be a good idea to put it back in our feed beforehand.
What can a story from ancient Ireland tell us about the Gauls before Caesar?
Maybe a lot. The Hound of Ulster is synonymous with Irish history. But it also draws back the curtain on a world we see echoed in the archaeology of ancient Gaul: a world of epic feasts, the hero’s portion, severed heads, cattle raiding, magical weapons, and chariot warfare.
Think of this episode as a sort of Cauldron of Rebirth. We’re going to go out on a limb and operate under the assumption that a tall tale from Celtic Ireland can help us make the Gauls live and breathe again.
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