Queen Medb Story
What is an adjective that describes the character of Medb?
Answers will vary (cunning, competitive, antagonistic, beautiful, etc)
What are some functions that storytelling serve?
- preserve cultural values and traditions
- historical memory and information
- education
- entertainment
- etc
Name a geographical location mentioned in the presentation and its connection to Medb
Rathcroghan, Knocknarea, Athlone, Boyne
Why was Medb determined to obtain the Bull of Cooley?
She wanted to possess more wealth than her husband. She was also an enemy of Ulster.
What group were the first to write down the Ulster Cycle stories and to what effect?
Celtic Monks; This resulted in the stories being preserved but changed from how they were told orally.
Who did I climb the mountain with?
My cousin Maeve
This region of Ireland was the one Queen Medb the ruler of:
Ulster
Connacht
Munster
Leinster
Connacht
Give a definition for storytelling from the presentation
Storytelling is a universal human activity that conveys values, traditions, and experiences, often serving as a means of passing down knowledge across generations.
What is the Irish word for the rock piles associated with burials?
Cairn
What is the name of Medb's husband?
Ailill mac Máta
Despite being mythological, what is an aspect of history that the stories capture?
Honor Culture, Cattle Raiding, etc
What poet was mentioned in the presentation?
WB Yeats