Tag Archives: Irish mythology

The Top 10 Books About Ireland’s Greatest Hero: Cú Chulainn

Cú Chulainn is (arguably) the greatest hero from Irish mythology. But what do you really know about the guy/demigod? These are the most popular books on the Irish Incredible Hulk

Who Is the Greatest Hero in Irish Mythology? Cú Chulainn vs. Fionn mac Cumhaill

In this corner, the Hound of Ulster himself, the Irish Achilles, Cú Chulainn. And in this corner, the leader of the Fianna, hero of the Fenian Cycle, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Let’s get ready to rumble!

6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain

The origins of Halloween are rooted in the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. But how, specifically, did Samhain give rise to all those wacky Halloween rituals?

Samhain Reading List: 13 Frightening Works of Fiction for Celebrating Halloween’s Celtic Roots

Get in the Samhain spirit with these spine-tingling Celtic horror novels and short story collections

Abhartach Explained: Was Bram Stoker’s Vampire Dracula Inspired by an Irish Chieftain?

No, Dracula wasn’t based on Vlad the Impaler. Uncover the Irish origins of Bram Stoker’s vampire.

Did the Dullahan, the Irish Headless Horseman, Really Inspire ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’?

An in-depth history of the Dullahan and how he may (or may not) have influenced Washington Irving’s headless horseman

The Jaw-Dropping History of the Jack-O’-Lantern: A Tale of Turnips, Samhain, and Severed Heads

Where do jack-o’-lanterns come from? Learn about their Irish origins in this deep dive