I’ve always been an ancient history buff, but there were certain characters from the pages of history that always struck me a little harder than the rest. Queen Medb was one of those characters. I never saw her as a dark figure. I saw her for the queen she was, living in a time when you had to be tough to survive…especially if you were a woman.
I created an RPG character of Queen Medb. In my world, she was a Celtic queen who found the key to immortality. Since then, she’s taken on a life of her own. I’ve been working on a serial fiction piece called The Immortal Warrior Queen. It’s the story of how Queen Medb became immortal and where her life went from there. It’s been a fun piece to write.
I’m always searching for information about whether or not Queen Medb was a real person, or simply the stuff of legends. As with most ancient celebrities, it all depends on who you ask.
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Queen Maeve
This is an entire site dedicated to what life would be like if she was a real person. It covers stories and legends about her family, lovers, the area thought to have been her home, and more. This is a very informative site.
Rathcroghan
Believed to have once been the capitol of ancient Connacht, Rathcroghan has proven to be a rich source of information. There is some speculation that this is where the Samhain festival was to have originated.
Medb’s Men
This is a translation of a story known as The Battle of Boyne. It’s an in-depth look into the life of the queen.
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Do you have any favorite books or websites about Queen Medb? If so, let me know in the comments section, or send me an email at:
crgraves@gravespublications.com
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