2633.
Bhreathnach
(Máire): The sovereignty goddess as goddess of death?
In
ZCP 39
(1982), pp. 243–260.
Studies the role of the Sovereignty Goddess as agent of the King’s death in two Old Irish death-tales and draws parallels with Old Norse literature.
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F 3.2 Literature and learning: Typology: Themes, motifs
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Aided Muirchertaig meic Erca
Togail bruidne Da Derga