A scorcher of a story, perfectly suited for (and set during) the spookiest time of year.

Listen—if you dare—to The Enchantment of Tara, a.k.a. The Coming of Finn, which comes from the medieval narrative Macgnímartha Finn (The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn).

00:00 Teaser

00:25 Introduction

03:01 Your story: The Samhain Burner

07:28 End credits

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Given the subject of this story, you might be interested in the following:

-5 Dragons From Irish Myth & Legend: https://youtu.be/r-8qutRNExU?si=mblLBlQiA1bkY5Na

-10 Wondrous Weapons From Irish Mythology: https://youtu.be/WLVQ4KJmOoI?si=-eK6MBAHVsTHiC4R

-Who Is the Greatest Hero From Irish Mythology? https://youtu.be/Vie2rXM9nOQ?si=4LxBzfPTUTpqwMlr

-Samhain Explained: Halloween’s Celtic Origins: https://youtu.be/AxX1SZVpCd0?si=oX4zW8KrDad1jR4I

-The Celtic Cult of the Head: https://youtu.be/Z4uEkzNLX_E?si=q4NbMyZcwtKdrCl5

-Who Is the Irish God of Music? (The 7 Most Mesmerizing Musicians From Irish Mythology): https://irishmyths.com/2021/03/15/irish-god-of-music/

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