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Mythology
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 The Invasion Myths
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These stories can be found in the Leabhar Gabhala
The Leabhar Gabhala or Book of Invasions was compiled in the 12th century but it's origins can be found in earlier monastic compilations of the late 6th and 7th centuries AD (CE). This compilatons were an attempt to begin a history of sorts for the Irish people. The book describes the six invasions from before the great Biblical Flood. These myths tell story of the different people who came to Ireland culminating with the arrival of the Gaels or Celts.
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