Ancient sources : Irish myth / Susan Porter and Brenden O'Hehir (Episode 5 of 7) ; produced by Padraigin McGillicuddy.
Irish mythological tales were part of a highly developed oral tradition consisting of four major cycles, and preserved by a highly revered caste of poets. With the destruction of the old aristocratic Gaelic order, this poetic tradition became the province of the peasantry, and as such was brought to the New World.