He’s the most recognizable Celtic deity. But does the horned god Cernunnos have an Irish equivalent?
Tag Archives: Irish mythology
Did Ancient Irish Warriors Use Chariots in Battle?
Did the ancient Irish use war chariots in battle? The Irish myths say yes: but what about Irish archaeology?
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.
What Do Leprechauns Look Like?
Do leprechauns from Irish folklore look more like maniacal movie murderers or cheerful cereal mascots?
What Is a Leprechaun? The Folkloric Origins of Ireland’s Most Famous Fairy
Uncover the truth about leprechauns in this hard-hitting exposé on short, shoe-making, treasure-hoarding Irish fairies
The Battle to End All (Irish Mythology) Battles
Cú Chulainn vs. Fionn mac Cumhaill: An Irish mythology showdown in YouToube documentary form