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Lebor gabála Érenn 1. The origins and wanderings of the Goídil

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Lebor gabála Érenn

First tract of Lebor gabála Érenn.

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Lebor gabála Érenn
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Lebor gabála Érenn 1A. Introductory matterLebor gabála Érenn 1A. Introductory matterIntroductory matter based on biblical history, from the Creation of Heaven and Earth to Noah, the Flood and the Dispersal of the Nations.Lebor gabála Érenn 1B. The origin of nations and lineage of the GoídilLebor gabála Érenn 1B. The origin of nations and lineage of the GoídilOn the division of the world among Noah's sons Ham, Shem and Japheth, and the lineage of the GoídilLebor gabála Érenn 1C. De imthechtaib GoídelLebor gabála Érenn 1C. De imthechtaib GoídelOn the wanderings of the Goídil

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Lebor gabála Érenn
Lebor gabála Érenn

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A. Introductory matter » entry

Description: Introductory matter based on biblical history, from the Creation of Heaven and Earth to Noah, the Flood and the Dispersal of the Nations.

B. The origin of nations and lineage of the Goídil » entry

Description: On the division of the world among Noah's sons Ham, Shem and Japheth, and the lineage of the Goídil

C. De imthechtaib Goídel » entry

Description: On the wanderings of the Goídil

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[ed.] [tr.] Macalister, R. A. Stewart [ed.], Lebor gabála Érenn: The book of the taking of Ireland, 5 vols, vol. 1, Irish Texts Society, 34, Dublin: Irish Texts Society, 1932.

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