Lugh Lámfada (of the long arm) can toss a mean lightning spear. And as the Irish god of many talents, he can do much more.
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
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.
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Was the Irish Hero Cú Chulainn Actually a Comet? [Cosmic Cú Chulainn Part 1]
The cosmic Cú Chulainn theory posits that the Irish hero Cú Chulainn, the Irish god Lugh, and King Arthur are all representations of Halley’s Comet. But is it true?
Lughnasa Explained: How to Celebrate Lughnasa Like an Ancient Celt
Uncover the origins of Lughnasa (a.k.a. Lughnasadh), a summer harvest festival during which “first fruits” are gathered, mountains are climbed, and races are run, all in honor of the Celtic sun-god Lugh and his foster-mother, Tailtiu.