Culann’s Hound 10: Comeliest of Men
I am fond of classic book and magazine illustrations, especially the romantic ones from the late nineteenth and early twentieth …
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Culann’s Hound 7: Grey and Black
In Western culture, little girls seem to go through a “horse” period, during which the horse holds a special psychological appeal. …
Culann’s Hound 5: Advent
Near the top of the list of places I want to visit is Co. Antrim in Northern Ireland, where nine …
Culann’s Hound 4: Short Haired Girl
When I was a student, I had friends who were members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which is “dedicated …
Culann’s Hound 2: The Man of Light
Talking about palaeography (the study of ancient handwriting) at parties is unwise. It renders most people somnolent before you reach …
Culann’s Hound 1: Daughter of Danu
Danu is the mother of the Irish gods, whose collective name is Tuatha De Danann, “Tribes of Danu.” In my story, …
Iron Age Fan Clubs
Like Achilles, to whom he is so often compared, the Irish hero Cúchulainn was known for his beauty. Especially among …
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