Tuesday, September 27, 2005
UI's Celtic Mythology - Ruadh
Ruadh was a voyager whose ship became becalmed off the north coast of Ireland. According to Irish mythology, when he swam away to find help for his dying crew, he chanced upon a magical underwater island. On the island there lived nine beautiful women, and for nine wonderful nights Ruadh slept with all of them. The women then informed him that together they would bear him a son. Although Ruada promised faithfully to return at the end of his voyage, he unfortunately forgot about his underwater lovers, and they, in their fury, pursued him, kicking the severed head of his son before them like a football.
Promiscuity, unprotected sex and murder...this isn't the best Celtic tale to tell to young people!
Promiscuity, unprotected sex and murder...this isn't the best Celtic tale to tell to young people!
# posted by United Irelander @ 12:00 AM 
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