Irish mythology is full tales of romance, ripe for reimagining in the fantasy genre. These are the top 14 Celtic fantasy romance novels.
Tag Archives: Irish mythology
Fast Times at the Fortress of Shadows [Scáthach’s Story, Reimagined]
A modern reimagining of the Ulster cycle tale about Scáthach: Scottish marital arts instructor and warrior woman
Happy 5-Year Anniversary to Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy
My passion project/short story collection Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy turns five years old this month
Santa Claus Origins: Christian, Norse, or Celtic?
Did the Dagda, the father of the Irish gods, inspire St. Nick, Santa Claus, and Father Christmas? Uncover his potential Celtic origins
The Voyage of Viona [A Modern Reimagining of the Voyage of Bran]
Voyage tales have a long tradition in Irish mythology and folklore; this one is a riff on the Voyage of Bran / Máel Dúin / St. Brendan
The Etymology of Tuatha Dé Danann
Dive into the debate about the divine status of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Spoiler alert: the etymology of their name just might be the key
Who Are the Tuatha Dé Danann? Demystifying the “God-Folk” of Irish Mythology
Are the Tuatha Dé Danann, the so-called gods and goddesses of Irish mythology, actual deities? Or are they “merely” superpowered humans?
Finegas and the Fish [A Short Story About the Salmon of Knowledge]
A modern reimagining of the story The Salmon of Knowledge (from the Boyhood Deeds of Fionn mac Cumhaill)
Balor and the Boar [A Short Story Set on Samhain]
Imagine “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” only it’s set on Samhain and has characters inspired by Irish mythology
Samhain Explained: The Celtic Origins of All Your Favorite Halloween Traditions [Video]
Learn the history, geography, and archaeology behind the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and how it evolved into Halloween