An Phleist Mhór
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
In this Irish folktale, a brave young person confronts a fearsome beast known as the An Phleist Mhór, protecting their community.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The confrontation with the An Phleist Mhór involves some peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story does not contain blasphemous language.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The description of the An Phleist Mhór can be mildly frightening.
The story draws from mythological and folkloric elements.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this folktale.
The story reflects traditional Irish cultural beliefs.
There are no negative portrayals of Christians or God.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates significant courage against the beast.
The story does not feature explicit Christian faith elements.
The protagonist acts to protect their community.
Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.
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