My stories are written as monologues or poems from the perspectives of the women in Irish myth. It is my belief that myth is bottomless and will forever yield fresh wisdom. My retellings are fundamentally true to the Irish myths. Each telling is recreated through interaction with my own imagination. I have been working and living …
Wolves Horses And A Small King By Karina Tynan
Introduction During the reign of King Cormac Mac Airt the rivers of Ireland flowed with fish, the land yielded large amounts of fruit and crops. The cows were fat, milk was plentiful and peace reigned. This story tells of the birth and early life of Cormac son of Airt; where his mother Achtan, the daughter …
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Diarmuid And Grainne: A Poem by Karina Tynan
Introduction The beautiful Gráinne daughter of King Cormac Mac Airt was promised to be the new wife of the ageing Fionn mac Cumhaill. At their betrothal feast Gráinne slipped a sleeping potion into the drinks of the guests so that she could ask Diarmuid Ua Duibhne to come away with her. Diarmuid is loyal to Fionn …
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The Curse Of Macha By Karina Tynan
Introduction Macha was an Irish Goddess associated with horses and war. The story below tells of how she came in the form of a woman to the house of a widower called Crunchu. She made him promise that he would tell no one about her. Crunchu didn’t keep the promise and spoke at the King’s …
