Mythological Cycle
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The Mythological Cycle is a conventional grouping within Irish mythology. It consists of tales and poems about the god-like Tuatha Dé Danann, who are based on Ireland's pagan deities,[1] and other mythical races such as the Fomorians and Fir Bolg.[2] It is one of the four main story 'cycles' of early Irish myth and legend, along with the Ulster Cycle, the Fianna Cycle and the Cycles of the Kings.[3] The name "Mythological Cycle" seems to have gained currency with Arbois de Jubainville c. 1881–1883.[lower-alpha 1] James MacKillop says the term is now "somewhat awkward",[lower-alpha 2] and John T. Koch notes it is "potentially misleading, in that the narratives in question represent only a small part of extant Irish mythology". He prefers T Ó Cathasaigh's name, Cycle of the Gods.[2] Important works in the cycle are the Lebor Gabála Érenn ("Book of Invasions"), the Cath Maige Tuired ("Battle of Moytura"), the Aided Chlainne Lir ("Children of Lir") and Tochmarc Étaíne ("The Wooing of Étaín").