Irish Mythology
Ancient Celtic Festival Calendar: 8 Key Dates
Read more: Ancient Celtic Festival Calendar: 8 Key DatesFrom Samhain to Lughnasadh, this post outlines the eight pivotal festivals of the ancient Celtic calendar, explaining when each occurs and its cultural significance. Learn how these seasonal rituals shaped early Irish life and still echo in Ireland today.
Roots of Language: Irish Tree Mythology, Ogham & Sacred Law
Read more: Roots of Language: Irish Tree Mythology, Ogham & Sacred LawOak, hazel, yew—these Irish words unlock more than vocabulary. They point to sacred inauguration trees (bíle), early law codes and the Ogham script. Explore how language, myth and history intertwine—and pick up practical phrases along the way.
Irish Celtic Druids: Healers, Judges & Ancient Irish Wisdom
Read more: Irish Celtic Druids: Healers, Judges & Ancient Irish WisdomIrish Celtic druids were ancient Ireland’s elite scholars: priests, judges, and healers who wielded law and lore. This article explores who they were, what roles they played, and why they matter in Irish history and mythology.
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Who is the Irish mother goddess Dana?
Read more: Who is the Irish mother goddess Dana?Dana (also called Danu) is the Irish earth-mother goddess and matriarch of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Learn about her origins, symbols, and enduring legacy in Celtic mythology.
Etymology of Irish Animal Names: Myth & Language Revealed
Read more: Etymology of Irish Animal Names: Myth & Language RevealedExplore the etymology of Irish animal names—cú, bradán, each—and uncover their mythological, legal, and cultural roots in Celtic Ireland.
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Who is Manannán Mac Lir? Irish god of the Seas
Read more: Who is Manannán Mac Lir? Irish god of the SeasManannán Mac Lir is one of Celtic mythology’s most enigmatic figures – a powerful sea god and king of the otherworldly Isles. Discover how the Sea King’s music, magical treasures and ancient tales have left an enduring legacy on Irish folklore.
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Who was the Irish god Lugh of the Long Arm?
Read more: Who was the Irish god Lugh of the Long Arm?Lugh Lámfada (“of the Long Arm”) shines in Irish myth as the all-skilled champion of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Famous for his lightning spear, he slays Balor, fathers Cú Chulainn and lends his name to the harvest festival Lughnasadh. His stories celebrate ingenuity, lawful kingship and the bright promise of late summer.
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Who is the Irish ‘good god’ the Dagda?
Read more: Who is the Irish ‘good god’ the Dagda?The Dagda, “Good God” of the Tuatha Dé Danann, strides through Irish myth with an endless cauldron, a life-and-death club and a harp that orders the seasons. Fertility, abundance and raw power earn him the title All-Father—yet he is also a wry trickster, lover and skilled druid who shapes the land itself.
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Who was the Irish war goddess The Morrigan?
Read more: Who was the Irish war goddess The Morrigan?The Morrigan, Ireland’s fearsome ‘Phantom Queen’, soars over battlefields as a crow, weaving victory or doom. A triple goddess of war, fate and sovereignty, she tangles with Cú Chulainn, foresees ruin for Ulster and guards the land’s sacred power. Her dark wings still shadow modern folklore and neopagan rites.
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Tuatha Dé Danann: The 12 Legendary Irish Gods
Read more: Tuatha Dé Danann: The 12 Legendary Irish GodsDiscover the legendary gods and goddesses of Irish mythology—from Nuada and Brigid to the Dagda and Morrígan. This in-depth guide explores their stories, symbols, and enduring place in Celtic lore.
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