The world of the Fianna Cycle is one in which professional warriors spend their time hunting, fighting, and engaging in adventures in the spirit world. New entrants into the band are expected to be knowledgeable in poetry as well as undergo a number of physical tests or ordeals. Most of the poems are attributed to being composed by Oisín. This cycle creates a bridge between pre-Christian and Christian times.
The world of the Fianna Cycle is one in which professional warriors spend their time hunting, fighting and engaging in adventures in th,e spirit world. New entrants into the band are expected to be knowledgeable in poetry as well as undergo a number of physical tests or ordeals Most of the poems are attributed to being composed by Oisín This cycle creates a bridge between pre-Chr.istian and Chr.istian times.