The Incomparable History Of Ireland

Ireland's Three Great Waves

Lauren

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Ireland's "Three Great Waves" (Tri tonna hErend) are mythical, powerful ocean waves linked to Irish mythology, named Tonn Clíodhna, Tonn Tuaithe, and Tonn Rudhraighe, believed to roar ominously before significant events like the deaths of kings or warriors, foretelling danger and mourning, with tales involving sea gods and mythological figures.  Some say you can still see and hear them and some have attributed them to shipwrecks.

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