Are the Tuatha Dé Danann, the so-called gods and goddesses of Irish mythology, actual deities? Or are they “merely” superpowered humans?
Category Archives: Folklore
Finegas and the Fish [A Short Story About the Salmon of Knowledge]
A modern reimagining of the story The Salmon of Knowledge (from the Boyhood Deeds of Fionn mac Cumhaill)
Balor and the Boar [A Short Story Set on Samhain]
Imagine “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” only it’s set on Samhain and has characters inspired by Irish mythology
Samhain Explained: The Celtic Origins of All Your Favorite Halloween Traditions [Video]
Learn the history, geography, and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and how it evolved into Halloween
A Treat for Horror Film Fans
Surely one of these Irish-made spine-tinglers will be the highlight of your Samhain movie night.
Druids, Death Deities, Samhain, and the Jack-o’-Lantern’s Irish Origins [End-of-Summer Update 2023]
Find out what Celtic concoctions have been a-bubblin’ of late in the IrishMyths cauldron. But readers beware—Samhain spirits are in the air.
Does Irish Mythology Prove That Cú Chulainn Was a Comet? [Cosmic Cú Chulainn Part 4]
What do Irish mythology and Arthurian legend tell us about the nature of comets? Are they associated with heroes, or villains?
Does History Support the Theory That Cú Chulainn Was a Comet? [Cosmic Cú Chulainn Part 3]
The documentary evidence we have from the 530s paints a grim picture of human existence. But was a comet to blame?
The Science Behind the “Cú Chulainn Was a Comet” Theory [Cosmic Cú Chulainn Part 2]
Scientists agree there was a global nuclear winter-like event in 536 CE. But was it a comet or a volcano that caused the cataclysm?
The Celtic Origins of Lammas
Did the Christian First Fruits feast of Lammas originate with a Celtic harvest festival full of fraternizing, frolicking, and ritual sacrifice?