Legend of Ireland’s First Inhabitants
Categories: Ireland
The first inhabitants of Ireland, according to a legend quoted by Keating from the Saltair of Caiseal, were " three virgin daughters of the wicked Cain." " Some others say it was three fishermen un¬willingly driven by a storm from Spain," Keating adds; "and as the island pleased them they returned for their wives." Having [...]
The first inhabitants of Ireland, according to a legend quoted by Keating from the Saltair of Caiseal, were " three virgin daughters of the wicked Cain." " Some others say it was three fishermen un¬willingly driven by a storm from Spain," Keating adds; "and as the island pleased them they returned for their wives." Having come back to Ireland they were overtaken by the Deluge at Tuaidh-Inbhear and drowned. According to the l.cabhar Gabhala, Ceasair with three men and fifty maidens embarked in ... Read More
