A deep dive into one of Irish mythology’s most mysterious figures: the horse-loving, othereworld-rulin, storm-conjuring “son of the sea,” Manannán.
Tag Archives: Irish mythology
The Samhain Burner: Aillén Mac Midgna (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 3)
A scorcher of a story, perfectly suited for (and set during) the spookiest time of year. Listen, if you dare, to the Enchantment of Tara.
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.
The Carving of Mac Datho’s Boar (IrishMyths StoryTime Ep. 2)
It’s the story of a hog, a dog, and a king who reluctantly takes his wife’s advice. Will it pay off? There’s only one way to find out.
Introducing the IrishMyths StoryTime Podcast (Episode 1: The Secret of Labra)
Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full
Iolo Morganwg and the Great Celtic Paganism Hoax
What do we really know about the ancient Celtic religion? And what did Welsh literary forger Iolo Morganwg make up?
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
Did Merlin Steal Stonehenge From the Irish?
Do history and archaeology corroborate the Arthurian legend that Stonehenge once stood on Irish land?
What’s the Difference Between a Dolmen, a Cairn, and a Tumulus?
The Celtic world is rife with megaliths and other ancient structures. But why (and when) were they built? And how do we tell them apart?