Tag Archives: Irish culture

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?

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?

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?

5 Imbolc Rituals for Welcoming Spring [Video]

Here’s how to celebrate Imbolc like an ancient Celt according to Gaelic history, mythology, and folklore. While many modern pagans celebrate their own iterations of Imbolc, this video is an attempt at getting back to the festival’s roots.

Whom Do Banshees Visit? Visitation Rites of the Banshee [Video]

Whom do banshees visit? Which families do they haunt? Turns out Irish folklore severely limits which households banshees can hover over and howl by.

Physical and Sonic Characteristics of the Banshee [Video]

What do banshees look like? What do banshees sound like? While pop culture interpretations of the banshee typically paint her as a grotesque, shrieking she-demon, Irish folklore tells a much more nuanced story.