Deirdre of the Sorrows, An Irish Legend

The story of Deirdre is a very famous story of the Ulster cycle of Celtic myths that feature warriors and fighting over magic and mysticism. The warrior archetype present in these stories is similar to the modern day figure of the sporting hero. 

Follow this link to read the story of Deirdre and the Sons of Usna. At the site, you'll have the ability to choose to listen to an audio recording of the story while you read (this may help with pronunciations, as some are a little challenging!). 

Answer these questions while reading the story.

Here is an additional fact page focusing on Deirdre and her character in Celtic mythology. If you need some additional assistance in understanding the story, this may help.