The Coming of Lugh by Ella Young
In The Coming of Lugh, Ella Young tells the story of the ancient Irish god Lugh, who is sent to Earth to save the people of Ireland from the oppressive rule of the Fomorians. Lugh is a powerful god, but he must first prove himself to the people of Ireland before they will accept him as their savior. Along the way, he meets many allies and enemies, and learns the importance of courage, loyalty, and friendship. He also discovers the power of love and how it can help him in his quest. In the end, Lugh defeats the Fomorians and brings peace and prosperity to Ireland. The Coming of Lugh is a classic tale of good versus evil, and a reminder of the power of love and friendship.
By Ella Young · First published 1909 · Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure · 2,607 words
First lines
Mananaan Mac Lir who rules the ocean took the little Sun-God, Lugh, in his arms and held him up so that he could see the whole of Ireland with the waves whispering about it everywhere.
"Say farewell to the mountains and rivers and the big trees and the flowers in the grass, O Lugh, for you are coming away with me."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ella Young
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 2,607 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Coming of Lugh is a fantasy novel, as it follows the story of a young man who discovers he is the son of a god and must save his people from an evil force.
- Mythology — The Coming of Lugh draws heavily from Celtic mythology, as the protagonist is the son of the god Lugh and must use his powers to save his people.
- Adventure — The Coming of Lugh is an adventure novel, as the protagonist embarks on a quest to save his people from an evil force.
- Romance — The Coming of Lugh contains elements of romance, as the protagonist falls in love with a mysterious woman who helps him on his quest.
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Folklore · Ireland · back · came · champion · come · could · craft · danaanans · day · de · door