Celtic Mythology Archive
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the shape-shifting magicians of the Celts in Irish mythology, there was once Amergin (Amairgin or Amergin Glúingel), the son of Prince Mil (Míl Espáine), whose
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the many gods in Celtic mythology, we find Dian Cécht, one of the Tuatha de Danann ("children of Dana"). He is sometimes
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An enchanting legend tells that somewhere between the misty mountains and silent lochs lies a secret cave with an unusual pond. This mysterious
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient myth says that at the beginning of time, there was a legendary king of the Picts, Cruithne (from the Gaelic word: 'An Cruithain'
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The boundary between what we define as reality and the invisible world is thin. To ancient Celts, hidden realms were just as significant
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Morgan le Fay – a heroine in Arthurian traditions – is associated with a threatening and intriguing female character. She is a priestess, sorceress
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Legendary weapons are mentioned in countless myths and legends throughout human history. Warriors and invincible heroes used magical weapons with supernatural powers. These
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Myths & Legends
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the Irish lore, the god Ogma (Ogme, Oghma) was the son of Danuand Dagda and belonged to one of the eldest of the Tuatha
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The cauldron, or vessel, is a widely recognized symbol in Celtic tradition. It has existed since the earliest recorded times, as evidenced by archaeological
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Aillén Mac Midgna, known as 'the burner,' was a fire-breathing goblin. He represented the other world and was a member of the magical
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Myths & Legends
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The tale of the Children of Lir is a captivating Celtic legend filled with beauty, even if it is a sad story. The story underscores the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thousands of years ago, a god-like race known as Tuatha de Danann - the people of the gods of Dana, as they were
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - One of the most intriguing personalities in Irish mythology is Fintan Mac Bochra, the first man in Ireland. His relationship with the granddaughter
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Destroyed by King Murdoch O'Brien of Munster in 1101, the little-known stone ringfort Grianán Of Aileach was once home to the Kingdom of
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Thalia Lightbringer - AncientPages.com - The Dagda was an ancient god of the earth, originally an agricultural god. When Christianity became dominant in Ireland, the Dagda became a comical
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thousands of years ago, a god-like race of Tuatha De Danann ("children of Dana") came to Ireland. They brought four magical treasures, widely
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Lugh, whose name means "the shining," is one of the greatest heroes of Irish folklore. Different names are known for him, but he
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - For centuries, the Irish mythological tradition based on stories of the Pagan Celts was transmitted verbally until monks began to write them down
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Ancient Mysteries
Thalia Lightbringer – AncientPages.com - Where did the Tuatha de Danann come from? Legends of these people resemble those of ancient Greek gods, goddesses and archaic heroes; Could there
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - People have always believed in vampires. This very old belief was deeply held in the Celtic culture and very widespread in ancient Europe.
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