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What does the legend say?

Let's start by understanding the name: The Giant's Causeway. So, of course, there is a Giant. Causeway is another word for path or way; in other words: The path of the giant. That's where our story starts: Why does a Giant need a path? Well, the legend tells about a giant named Finn McCool fighting with another giant across the water, in Scotland, his name is Benandonner. In a fight, Finn throws pieces of the Antrim coast to the sea. These pieces form a path for Finn to chase Bennandonner, who is huge! Finn regrets going to see him and runs back home. His wife dresses him up like a baby to help disguise him from the terrible Bennandonner. When Bennandonner reaches the Antrim coast, he sees the baby and becomes terrified,because he thinks: "If this baby is so big! His dad must be massive! So, he runs back home to Scotland, breaking the chunks of land and rocks from Finn's path. So

according to legend, the stones are a result of the fights between two giants.What do you think? Which theory do you like more?

Activities to do

I'm very excited for this trip with my family because there are a lot of activities and things to see at the Giant's Causeway.Of course, there is the walk along the causeway and the cliff. There is a hike which you can take from Dunseverick Castle, along the coastline and up to the Giant's Causeway. The part I'm most excited to see is the Giant's boot. It is in Port Noffer in a small path that leads to the sea. The legend says that Finn,the giant, lost the boot in his flee from Bennandoner. The boot is approximately a size 93.5!

Also, there is a visitor centre which has interactive spaces and you can watch the story of Finn McCool on a big screen, and of course, there is a lot of information for tourists. I can't wait to show my cousins the Giant's Causeway!

What about you? Would you like to come? Let me know in the comments below!

Adapted from "Scientists solve mystery of how Giant's Causeway was formed" (2018) and "The Giant Story" (2020)



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