Voyage tales have a long tradition in Irish mythology and folklore; this one is a riff on the Voyage of Bran / Máel Dúin / St. Brendan
Category Archives: Gods
The Etymology of Tuatha Dé Danann
Dive into the debate about the divine status of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Spoiler alert: the etymology of their name just might be the key
Who Are the Tuatha Dé Danann? Demystifying the “God-Folk” of Irish Mythology
Are the Tuatha Dé Danann, the so-called gods and goddesses of Irish mythology, actual deities? Or are they “merely” superpowered humans?
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
BREAKING: Will Aubrey Plaza Play an Irish Deity in the MCU?
Will the gods and goddesses of Irish mythology finally be introduced in the MCU? We’ll find out in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries
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?