A tall tale about greed, love, and the changing of the seasons, penned by one of Ireland’s most famous writers, Oscar Wilde.
Author Archives: I. E. (IrishMyths.com)
The Holly King & Oak King Explained
Peel back the bark on these two pagan personifications of winter & summer and uncover their most famous iterations in religion & mythology.
A Merlin—Cathbad Connection? The Druidic Origins of the World’s Most Famous Wizard
Arthurian legend meets Irish mythology in this investigation of Merlin’s connections to Cathbad the druid and other Celtic figures, including Myrddin Wyllt, Lailoken, and Suibne Geilt.
The Voyage of Bran (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 4)
A sweet song. A silver bough. An epic expedition that puts our protagonist face-to-face with the Irish god of the sea.
Who Is the Irish God of the Sea? Meet Manannán mac Lir
A deep dive into one of Irish mythology’s most mysterious figures: the horse-loving, othereworld-rulin, storm-conjuring “son of the sea,” Manannán.
The Samhain Burner: Aillén Mac Midgna (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 3)
A scorcher of a story, perfectly suited for (and set during) the spookiest time of year. Listen, if you dare, to the Enchantment of Tara.
The Celtic Cult of the Head
What do history, archaeology, and mythology tell us about the (alleged) Celtic practice of severed head worship?
Was Scotland Named for an Egyptian Princess? The Scota Myth Explained
Learn the story of Scota, exiled daughter of an Egyptian Pharaoh, and legendary namesake of Scotland.
The Carving of Mac Datho’s Boar (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 2)
It’s the story of a hog, a dog, and a king who reluctantly takes his wife’s advice. Will it pay off? There’s only one way to find out.
Celtic Knots Explained (And How to Draw One)
Untangle the eight types of Celtic knots and learn about the complicated history behind these curvilinear creations