“The Intoxication of the Ulaid” and “Bricriu’s Feast” are much the same. Firstly, the cycle like many of the Irish myths we've read in this course both of the stories take place during the Ulster Cycle, which takes during Conchobar's reign. However, unlike the previous three myths The Intoxication of the Ulaid” and “Bricriu’s Feast” are comical and entertaining. Furthermore, both revolve around festivity, and both tend to show social class in Ireland during both feasts. In “The Intoxication of the Ulaid” kings, hospitallers, and lords and their female companion were invited. On p. 195 it becomes obvious what kind of affair, it was “Poem and tales and encomia were recited, jewels and gems and treasure were distributed.” Also, in “Bricriu’s Feast”
