Peel back the bark on these two pagan personifications of winter & summer and uncover their most famous iterations in religion & mythology.
Tag Archives: Druids
A Merlin—Cathbad Connection? The Druidic Origins of the World’s Most Famous Wizard
Arthurian legend meets Irish mythology in this investigation of Merlin’s connections to Cathbad the druid and other Celtic figures, including Myrddin Wyllt, Lailoken, and Suibne Geilt.
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
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?
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
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)
The 10 Most Powerful Druids From Irish Mythology
Who are some famous druids? In historical accounts, ancient Celtic druids are rarely named—merely alluded to. In Irish mythology, druids are important characters with names and motivations (be them benevolent or nefarious).
Introducing the Irish Myths YouTube Channel
Same Celtic flavor, new bold format. You can now get your favorite in-depth explorations of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore served up as video essays over at youtube.com/@irishmyths.
Why Do People Kiss Beneath Mistletoe?
Mistletoe has long been lauded as a “medico-magical” plant associated with fertility and divination. Learn how these Celtic connotations paved the way for solstice smooching.