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The First Battle of Mag Tuired: Celtic Mythological Battle

The First Battle of Mag Tuired is a foundational episode in early Irish mythology, recounting the clash between the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Fomorians on the mythic plain of Mag Tuired in western Ireland. Preserved in medieval literature, the story illuminates themes of sovereignty, conflict, and the shaping of Ireland’s legendary past, while raising questions about its place in the broader mythological cycle.