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Do you know the Celtic tale of Finn McCool and the Giant’s Causeway? In episode 9 of Fairy Tale Flip, Vanessa and Donna dive deep into the giant, the hero, and the origin of the story of Finn McCool and his band of warriors called the Fianna. We explore the geological characteristics named for Finn in both Ireland and Scotland. We explore the nuances between legend, folktale, and fairy tale, highlighting Finn’s historical backdrop, his transformation into a giant, how he was raised by two warrior foster mothers, as well as his notable tale involving the Salmon of Knowledge. The conversation touches on Finn’s duality of intellect and strength, his multiple wives, and the decline of Celtic mythology in popular culture.