Tag Archives: Irish folklore

Lughnasa Explained: How to Celebrate Lughnasa Like an Ancient Celt

Uncover the origins of Lughnasa (a.k.a. Lughnasadh), a summer harvest festival during which “first fruits” are gathered, mountains are climbed, and races are run, all in honor of the Celtic sun-god Lugh and his foster-mother, Tailtiu.

What Is a Banshee? The Mythic Origins of Ireland’s Most Infamous Shrieking Spirit

A brief biography of Irish folklore’s most frightening fay, the banshee. Learn why this vociferous, vatic vocalist haunts the households of those about to perish.

What’s the Difference Between a Bard, a Vate, and a Druid?

The ancient Celts divided their intellectual elites into three categories: druids, bards, and vates. Learn about their differences (and similarities) as recorded by Greek and Roman historians.

Introducing the Hardcover Collector’s Edition of Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy

Feast your eyes on the new and improved cover art for Neon Druid. Same great urban Celtic fantasy stories, new hardcover format.

The Search for the Celtic Themyscira: Was There Really an Island of Celtic Warrior Women?

Classical writers regale us with eyebrow-raising tales of wild, island-bound Celtic women. But are any of them true?

I Just Published a New Book About Irish Mythology. Want a Free Copy?

Introducing Book One of the Celtic Pocket Guides Series, Irish Myths in Your Pocket: A Tiny Little Book About Irish Legends, Folklore, & Fairytales for Impressing Friends & Family on St. Patrick’s Day and Other Special Occasions

Who Were the Druids? Demystifying the Mystics of the Ancient Celtic World

Druid is a title that gets bandied about with the reckless abandon of an inebriated bard. Let’s separate druid history from druid mythology, shall we?