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IRISH HISTORY - THE MILESIANS
The Milesians were the first of the Gaelic peoples
to invade the sacred isle of Ireland. They had defeated the
previous inhabitants of Ireland, the
Tuatha dé Danann, in
battle. The Tuatha Dé were once mighty in magic, and had
fought and won the land not once but twice against mighty
opponents. But now, with the coming of the Milesians, it
appeared that their time had come. The stars were now
aligned in favor of the sons of Mil, and the gods had
determined that the rulership over the land was to pass on
to the Gaedel.
The Milesians were the fifth, and last colony to invade
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These are the words spoken by Amergin, the
Chief Poet of the Milesians, as he first set foot upon fair
Ireland's shore.
I am the wind upon
the waves
I am the waves upon the ocean
I am the roaring of the sea!
I am the raging bull triumphant
I am the eagle plotting in its lair
I am the sunlight that creates the heavenly bow
I am the salmon that leaps from the waters.
I am the divine spark that brings life!
I am the spear that wins the battle
I am the wild boar that attacks without fear
I am the water that flows everlasting
I am the fountain of knowledge.
I am the god who stole fire from heaven!
Who understands the light of the sun?
Who can predict the path of the moon?
Who can read the secrets of the tree?
If not me?
Amergin, The Mystery
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