Explore the otherworldly origins and abilities of Irish mythology’s gods, the divine beings who rule over the island of Ireland—and beyond.
What Are the Four Cycles of Irish Mythology?
Why scholars organize Irish myths into four cycles (and why the original Príomh-Scéil and Fo-Scéil classifications are better)
Divine Timeline: When Did Irish Mythology Happen?
When are the Irish myths supposed to be set? You’d have to go story by story, high king by high king, to get it all mapped out on a timeline.
Satanic Origins of Halloween? The Truth About Samhain
Is there any truth to the claim that Halloween is a satanic holiday? We’ll need to investigate the origins of Samhain to find out
Samhain: A Short Film
A desperate dad turns to the Celtic occult in an attempt to retrieve lost loved ones from the Otherworld. Written/directed by I. E. Kneverday.
God Map: Fairy Mounds of the Tuatha Dé Danann
a map that leads to a better understanding of the Irish gods, their divine dwellings, and how the Tuatha Dé Danann became the fairies
Is The Morrígan Really a Triple Goddess?
She’s one of Irish mythology’s most popular goddesses, but have we been thinking about The Morrígan all wrong?
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Did The Sick-Bed of Cú Chulainn Inspire 2019’s The Lighthouse? [Folklore in Film]
It’s one of Irish mythology’s most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers’ folk-horror masterpiece?
Settling the BCE/CE vs. BC/AD Debate: The Common Era Explained
Here’s the primary reason the B.C.E. and C.E. year notations are superior to the traditional B.C. and A.D. notations.
Comparing the Pantheons of Irish and Norse Mythology (And Exploring the Overlaps)
Put on your comparative mythology hat (horns?) and prepare to ponder the many potential similarities between Irish and Norse mythology
Celt-washing Irish Mythology or Irish-washing Celtic Mythology?
Am I Celt-washing Irish mythology or am I Irish-washing Celtic mythology? I’ve been accused of both. My plea in both cases? Not guilty
Examples of Irish Mythology in Popular Culture: Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Video Games, and Beyond
An Irish mythology documentary or just a really long video? Whatever you want to call this, I had fun making it.
St. Patrick’s Contest of Miracles (Irish Myths StoryTime Ep. 7)
Muirchú’s account of St. Patrick’s contest of miracles with the druid at Tara, as detailed in the 7th-century Life of Saint Patrick
The Lament of the Hag of Beara (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 6)
Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death.
Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained
Unveil the divine hag of Celtic mythology. Is she a goddess, demoness, or the Punxsutawney Phil of the ancient Gaels?
The Irish Goddess Brigid vs. Saint Brigid
Did Saint Brigid actually exist? Or was she a reimagining of the Irish pagan goddess (or a druidess) of the same name?
The Selfish Giant (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 5)
A tall tale about greed, love, and the changing of the seasons, penned by one of Ireland’s most famous writers, Oscar Wilde.
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 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.
Introducing the IrishMyths StoryTime Podcast (Episode 1: The Secret of Labra)
Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full
Iolo Morganwg and the Great Celtic Paganism Hoax
What do we really know about the ancient Celtic religion? And what did Welsh literary forger Iolo Morganwg make up?
The IrishMyths YouTube Channel Just Reached 10,000 Subscribers (You Know What That Means…)
Celebrating a major IrishMyths YouTube channel milestone (10,000 subscribers!) with a book giveaway
Did Merlin Steal Stonehenge From the Irish?
Do history and archaeology corroborate the Arthurian legend that Stonehenge once stood on Irish land?
What’s the Difference Between a Dolmen, a Cairn, and a Tumulus?
The Celtic world is rife with megaliths and other ancient structures. But why (and when) were they built? And how do we tell them apart?
Celtic Sacred Trees: The Role of Trees in Druidic Rituals and Irish Mythology
Trees of life or trees of death? Learn the role of sacred trees in Celtic culture—in Ireland and beyond
What Is the Celtic Otherworld? Tír na nÓg (and Other Fairy Realms) Explained
A deep dive into the different Otherworlds of the Irish myths and how the Celtic doctrines of immortality and transmigration make them possible
Does Cernunnos (or an Equivalent Horned God) Appear in Irish Mythology?
He’s the most recognizable Celtic deity. But does the horned god Cernunnos have an Irish equivalent?
Did Ancient Irish Warriors Use Chariots in Battle?
Did the ancient Irish use war chariots in battle? The Irish myths say yes: but what about Irish archaeology?
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The Truth About Leprechauns [VIDEO]
Take your leprechaun learning to the next level with this video essay profiling the Irish fairy in all his minuscule glory