of the event compared to Brendan's rendition. Christian elements Hans Oskamp suggests that Máel Dúin is the earliest imramm to use Christian and non-Christian elements indiscriminately. Elva Johnston pointed out that the delay caused by the extra passengers gives Máel Dúin time to reconsider his intended revenge, and is therefore instrumental in his salvation. Mael Dúin's gratitude to God for preserving him in the face of the many dangers encountered on the voyage transcends his need for vengeance. Adaptions and derivative works Tennyson's Voyage of Maeldune, suggested by the Irish romance, borrows little more than its framework. Thomas Wentworth Higginson loosely adapted the tale into a short story Maelduin's Voyage with 'Maelduin' as an Irish Knight sent on a voyage by a wizard. Joseph Jacobs edited a faithful version of the tale suitable for children, illustrated by John D. Batten, in the Book of Wonder Voyages. 'James' (John Morris) Reeves adapted and abridged Patrick W. Joyce's 19th-century translation as a short children's novel, Maildun the Voyager (Hamish Hamilton, 1971), illustrated by John Lawrence. Irish writer Patricia Aakhus created a novelised account of the story, The Voyage of Mael Duin's Curragh, published 1989.A Celtic Odyssey by Michael Scott is a modern retelling of this story. Máel Dúin is the inspiration of "Maeldun", a sorcerer mentioned in the Myth'' series of computer games. References Translations External links The Voyage of Mael Duin , database entry including primary, secondary, and other scholarly sources Early Irish literature Irish mythology Literary characters Voyagers in Celtic mythology Maritime folklore