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Tag Archives: Irish culture
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 Celtic Cult of the Head
What do history, archaeology, and mythology tell us about the (alleged) Celtic practice of severed head worship?
Was Scotland Named for an Egyptian Princess? The Scota Myth Explained
Learn the story of Scota, exiled daughter of an Egyptian Pharaoh, and legendary namesake of Scotland.
Celtic Knots Explained (And How to Draw One)
Untangle the eight types of Celtic knots and learn about the complicated history behind these curvilinear creations
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?
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
The Rise of Leprechauns in Popular Culture
Learn how leprechauns evolved from red-clad aquatic sprites to green-clad pastoral pests
The Etymology of Leprechaun
Where did the word leprechaun come from? What does leprechaun mean? Uncover the linguistic origins of this famed Irish fairy’s name
What’s the Difference Between a Leprechaun and a Clurichaun?
Leprechauns vs. clurichauns: two fairies, both alike in indignity. But one is definitely a bit meaner than the other.