Mrs McCool and the giant Cúchulainn

By Jessica Souhami

Subjects: Legends, Juvenile fiction, Folklore, Pictorial works, Folklore, ireland, Giants, Finn maccumhaill, active 3rd century

Description: To prove he is the strongest giant in the world, Cúchulainn has to fight the giant Finn McCool. Finn a smaller giant is terrified, but his clever wife Oona manages to outwit Cúchulainn. Suggested level: primary.