He’s the most recognizable Celtic deity. But does the horned god Cernunnos have an Irish equivalent?
Tag Archives: Celtic mythology
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?
14 Romantic Fantasy Novels Based on Irish and Celtic Mythology
Irish mythology is full tales of romance, ripe for reimagining in the fantasy genre. These are the top 14 Celtic fantasy romance novels.
Fast Times at the Fortress of Shadows [Scáthach’s Story, Reimagined]
A modern reimagining of the Ulster cycle tale about Scáthach: Scottish marital arts instructor and warrior woman
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 Voyage of Viona [A Modern Reimagining of the Voyage of Bran]
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
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)