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Tag Archives: Celtic history
The Green Knight’s Irish Origins: How Bricriu’s Feast Inspired the Arthurian Legend
Did the Ulster Cycle tale, Fled Bricrenn (Bricriu’s Feast), inspire the Arthurian legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
A Fir Bolg Fort in Clew Bay?
An Irish archaeologist recently uncovered the ruins of a stone fort in Clew Bay. Is it connected to the mythological Fir Bolg?
Happy 5-Year Anniversary to Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy
My passion project/short story collection Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy turns five years old this month
Santa Claus Origins: Christian, Norse, or Celtic?
Did the Dagda, the father of the Irish gods, inspire St. Nick, Santa Claus, and Father Christmas? Uncover his potential Celtic origins
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?
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.