Daughters of Bov the Red
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Daughters of Bov the Red
The daughters of Bov the Red
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Bov the Red and His Daughters: A Mythological Tale from Ancient Ireland This evocative image captures the enchanting legend of Bov the Red and his daughters, a mythological tale deeply rooted in the rich history of ancient Ireland. The print, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era where mythology and folklore intertwined with daily life. Bov the Red, also known as Boann or Boannach, was a powerful goddess of fertility and the river Boyne. Her husband, Elathan, was the god of the river and the hunt. Their three daughters, Eithne, Aine, and Deirdre, were renowned for their exceptional beauty and otherworldly allure. The story goes that Bov the Red, driven by curiosity, broke a sacred taboo by looking into the Well of Wisdom. As a result, she was punished by the Morrigan, the goddess of war and fate, who turned her into a cow. Her husband, Elathan, discovered her transformation and, in his anger, killed her. The daughters, distraught by their mother's demise, vowed to avenge her death. Eithne, the eldest, sought the help of the druid Cathbad. He advised her to marry Eoghan, the king of Tara, who was renowned for his chastity. Eithne's beauty and cunning eventually led Eoghan to fall in love with her, and they had a son, Conchobar. Aine, the middle daughter, was known for her enchanting voice and became the wife of the legendary hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Deirdre, the youngest, was famously courted by several heroes, but ultimately chose Naoise, with whom she eloped and lived in exile. This hauntingly beautiful print encapsulates the essence of the mythological tale of Bov the Red and her daughters, a story that continues to captivate the imagination and intrigue scholars of Irish mythology and history.
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