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S6 E2 Mythological Cycle: Partholon

S6 E2 Mythological Cycle: Partholon

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In this episode, we adventure into the brutal and bloody tale of Parthalon, the infamous figure behind Ireland’s “second invasion.” You’ll hear about ancient curses, exiled kings, supernatural daggers, mysterious one-eyed monsters, and a whole lot of questionable decision-making. The story picks up as Parthalon flees his homeland after murdering his own parents for a shot at kingship, only to land in a strangely empty Ireland—except for the not-so-friendly Fomorians lurking offshore.

You’ll follow the twists and turns as Parthalon’s people carve out a new life, clash with monstrous foes, and—against all odds—build a thriving settlement. But nothing is ever simple in myth: betrayal brews at home, and in a shocking act, Parthalon commits a crime that will haunt both his reign and the land itself. It’s a wild mix of battles, dark magic, forbidden love, tragic loss, and the sort of bizarre mythic logic that only Irish sagas can deliver.

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