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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Dream of Oengus

from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren

Send us Fan Mail"The Dream of Oengus" (Aislinge Óengusso) is an Irish mythological tale where the young god Oengus falls in love with a mysterious, beautiful maiden who appears to him in his sleep. He wastes away from lovesickness until his mother, Boann, and others locate her as Caer Ibormeith, a woman who shapeshifts into a swan every other Samhain.Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

Send us Fan Mail "The Dream of Oengus" (Aislinge Óengusso) is an Irish mythological tale where the young god Oengus falls in love with a mysterious, beautiful maiden who appears to him in his sleep. He wastes away from lovesickness until his mother, Boann, and others locate her as Caer Ibormeith, a woman who shapeshifts into a swan every other Samhain. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions

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Send us Fan Mail"The Dream of Oengus" (Aislinge Óengusso) is an Irish mythological tale where the young god Oengus falls in love with a mysterious, beautiful maiden who appears to him in his sleep. He wastes away from lovesickness until his mother,...

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