In Rosenberg’s myth, “The Ages of the World” the gods of the Tuatha Dé Danann possessed great powers and offered significant accomplishments for Ireland; the gods also had characteristics common to man. The battle between the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Fir Bolgs is a fantastic example of their accomplishments and human traits; by defeating the Fir Bolgs, the gods and non-gods remained in control of the land successfully. While winning the battle of “Mag Tured”, the consequences of the battle resulted in Nuada having his arm removed by the enemy. This indicated that the gods, even with their divine powers, held the characteristics of humans by being destructible. (pg.373) The cruel nature found in mortals also was profound in the myth as Bres
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Dadga the Good possessed powers of inhabiting Mother Earth with fruitful soil; Dadga also possessed supernatural powers. (pg.372) Dadga’s talents were spectacular, he played the harp that was recognized by King Nuada as his. He did not however, limit his abilities to war, Dadga possessed a great power with his club which could kill and reinstate life; this talent would become very useful in the wars that the gods and mortals would fight. (pg.375) Lug of the Long Arms, much like Dadga, possessed supernatural powers. These are found in Rosenberg’s text when Lug speaks to the porter, “Go before your kind and tell him that I am a skilled and strong warrior, an excellent carpenter, a fine metalsmith, a gifted harpist, poet, and teller of tales, a knowledgeable doctor, and talented magician.” (pg.374) I observed Lug of the Long Arms to reflect of great thought of himself, as he challenged Nuada to find someone better than him. Next, another profound god in Rosenberg’s myth is Nuada of the Silver Arm. Nuada, according to the text, was a fair and excellent king. While his mortal characteristics changed him in the story, it did not stop him from later returning to the throne once his arm became restored by the gifted doctors. The story then shifted from the magical powers that Tuatha De’ community portrayed to the skilled war men that would battle with the
Dadga the Good possessed powers of inhabiting Mother Earth with fruitful soil; Dadga also possessed supernatural powers. (pg.372) Dadga’s talents were spectacular, he played the harp that was recognized by King Nuada as his. He did not however, limit his abilities to war, Dadga possessed a great power with his club which could kill and reinstate life; this talent would become very useful in the wars that the gods and mortals would fight. (pg.375) Lug of the Long Arms, much like Dadga, possessed supernatural powers. These are found in Rosenberg’s text when Lug speaks to the porter, “Go before your kind and tell him that I am a skilled and strong warrior, an excellent carpenter, a fine metalsmith, a gifted harpist, poet, and teller of tales, a knowledgeable doctor, and talented magician.” (pg.374) I observed Lug of the Long Arms to reflect of great thought of himself, as he challenged Nuada to find someone better than him. Next, another profound god in Rosenberg’s myth is Nuada of the Silver Arm. Nuada, according to the text, was a fair and excellent king. While his mortal characteristics changed him in the story, it did not stop him from later returning to the throne once his arm became restored by the gifted doctors. The story then shifted from the magical powers that Tuatha De’ community portrayed to the skilled war men that would battle with the