Podcasts about irish myth

Balor was the leader of the Fomorians in Irish Myth. He was a tyrant and warrior in Irish Folklore. He had a big ol' eye that caused all kinds of crazy crap. He was pretty badass, to be honest, and he was relegated to a sponge. What in the hell does that mean? Well, listen to find out! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com Merch:  www.redbubble.com/people/horrorshots Youtube Website: Horror Shots Instagram: ominousoriginspod Twitter: @horrorshotsprod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshots

We have a jam packed episode ready for you. We talk about the new and unsurprising government report on UFOs before jumping to Flumphs, either the best or worst monster in DnD depending on how cool you are. We pair them with some of the dumbest but most beloved cryptids ever to spookily creep across the screen of a dusty old CRT TV: Rods and Fresno Nightcrawlers. Then we try to talk about Fomorians in DnD and Irish Myth before we pour one out for Dragon Ball Mangaka Akira Toriyama. Plus, Gundam, 2003 condensed down to its purest form, and is your cat's butthole haunted?!

Newgrange at Twilight ~ Anthony Murphy Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer 'Conversation in the Landscape' than usual but why not? There is so much to explore in this fascinating topic . Links for this episode First and foremost here is the link to Anthony's impressive webite Mythical Ireland 'New Light on the Distant Past'. There is so much to discover and learn on this site. This is the link to the article that inspired me to contact Anthony and invite him to share this conversation. The Beaker People and their Replacement of Neolithic DNA. ~ Is this remembered in Irish Myth? The new henge of Newgrange ~ A once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Read Anthony's blog article on the implications of the 2020 A-DNA discoveries Explore Books by Anthony Murphy Links to other books, talks and articles referenced in our conversation Professor J.P Mallory : Talk: Genetic Geneology Ireland (Belfast 18) Book: In Search of the Irish Dreamtime Professor Mallory on The Beaker People arrival in Ireland Lara Cassidy, (2020). Ancient DNA in Ireland: Isolation, immigration and elite incest. British Archaeology The Horse, The Wheel and Language by David Anthony (PDF format) Story Archaeology Links Chris Ramble 6: Just how old are the Irish stories? Brú na Bóinne and Cnogba - the Boyne Valley in the Metrical Dindshenchas: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Knowth - Cnogba: (Isolde's translations) The Dindshenchas of Brug na Bóinde And for conversations, articles and translations based on a wide variety of Irish myths and stories, some of which we discussed in this conversation, explore the Archive through the page top navigation or, of course explore 'Mythical Ireland' for more Irish stories and their settings.

Time for a deep dive into some lesser known mythology.  Rather than Greeks, Romans, or Norse, we take a look at a figure from Irish mythology, The Morrigan.  The Morrigan is an Irish goddess of war and fate that plays a role in many ancient Gaelic stories.  She backs various figures in battle, controls the fate of kingdoms, and often like to hang out as a raven or cow.  What's not to like?  Tune in and find out more. 

For our 50th episode Trev Downey the host of The Great Stories Podcast joins us all the way from rural Ireland to talk about some Irish myth & Folklore!Along with discussing Irish myth and folkore, Trev shares some of his personal creepy experiences, he recounts the tale of his grandmother hearing the Banshee!  He also tells of a time where he encountered what could've been the devil himself on the edge of his property growing up.  Tune into this special lengthy episode to hear what more stories Trev has in store for the listeners!  And be sure to give his podcast The Great Stories a listen!SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

Grand tidings and welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Seas! Here, we discuss and learn more about the tale of The Tuatha dé Danaan: how their mythology and surrounding tales still hold impact and practice for us today. SourcesWilliams, Mark A. Ireland's Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth. Princeton      University Press, 2018.Mac Neill, Eoin, et al. Do Ghabhálaih Érend. Hodges, Figgis, 1916. Music"Porches and Universes" by Puddle of Infinity, 2016"Interstellar Travel" by Mark Tyner, 2017"So Far Away" by Riot, 2015.All music licensed under a Creative Commons License:https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicensesSubscribe for all the mythological and folkloric episodes, posted weekly.Podcast website: https://beyondtheseas.buzzsprout.com/More info at: https://www.kierandanaan.com/beyond-the-seasInstagram: @beyondtheseaspodcastCheers,Kieran

Once there was a girl who was always asking questions. So when she learned about a magical fish – the ‘Salmon of Knowledge' which had all the answers, she set off on a quest to find the well where it lived. Was that a good idea? Listen to this beautiful Irish Myth from Kate Corkery about the origin of the River Shannon and find out.

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The Hillbilly isn't who you think he is, and he played a pivotal role in the United States from the American Revolution, to the Settling of the Ozarks, The Civil War & more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. Remember, There Are No Easy Answers in the Dark Ozarks. What questions would you like answered next week? JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube Live,We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

The weight of carrying a terrible secret about his King causes a young man to sicken to the point of death. In this ancient Irish myth, a magical tree and the power of music combine to bring about a resolution to what seems like an impossible problem. 

Welcome back Witches! It's officially Spooktober, which means we're bringing the spooky ALL month long!!!  In this week's episode we're throwing all the Halloween superstitions your way, and let me tell you... there are some crazy ones in the mix!  So get in losers, and lets learn what not to do on Halloween with Spooktober Superstitions!! We would be forever thankful if you leave our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Supercast link below, or search the Supercast website for Get in Loser, We're Doing Witchcraft. You can also find us at our Buy Me a Coffee link below.  There you can purchase a membership to our podcast and obtain exclusives like, getting episodes early, shout outs on the show, access to our “Ask me anything” forum, our monthly newsletter, a promo code for merchandise, and more. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft or email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com. You  can support our show through our Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches   Music by Darren Curtis- My Dark Passenger ----more---- References Lovejoy, Bess. 12 (Mostly) Spooky Halloween Superstitions. (2017, updated 2020). Mental Floss. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/511071/spooky-halloween-superstitions?fbclid=IwAR2CUCLXZfJOMmRb6c_EIoqhHWC4A7SauBPKqUq2snL5f56Awvh2akqpYL8 Melina, Remy. 13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions Explained. (2011). Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/16677-halloween-superstitions-traditions/2.html Ward, Jason. Did Pope Gregory IX's Hatred of Cats Lead to the Black Death. (2021). Medium. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/did-pope-gregory-ixs-hatred-of-cats-lead-to-the-black-death-327d163adfb2  Harte, Jeremy. (October 2019). Michaelmas: The Day the Devil Spits on the Blackberries? Folklore Thursday. https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/michaelmas-the-devils-blackberry-day/ Monaghan (1 November). The Puca, and Blackberries after Halloween. The Fading Year. https://thefadingyear.wordpress.com/2016/11/01/the-puca-and-blackberries-after-halloween/ Spooky Wales- Noson Calan Gaeaf. (n.d.). BBC- Bitesize. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkdcqt History.com Editors. (2020). How Jack O'Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth. History.Com. https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins  Smith, Ashley. (2016). Spiders- A Web of Superstitions on Halloween. Ehrlich. https://www.jcehrlich.com/blog/spiders-a-web-of-superstitions-on-halloween/ Buzz Staff. (2021). Where did Dressing up in Halloween Costumes Originate From? News 18. https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/where-did-dressing-up-in-halloween-costumes-originate-from-4244666.html Fabry, Merrill. (2015). A Brief History of Mischief Night. TIME. https://time.com/4093505/mischief-night-history/ Youtube:Brittney Crabb Strange in Maine

Please consider supporting Human Voices Wake us by clicking here: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support Tonight we leave the Celtic myths with an overview of The Great Myths #8-18 (which can be listened to here), and then read one final story, of Cuchulainn's fight with Ferdiad, from Thomas Kinsella's translation of the Táin bo Cúailnge. The translations I have read from or referenced in these episodes include: Jeffrey Gantz, Early Irish Myths & Sagasand The Mabinogion; Thomas Kinsella, The Táin; Patrick Ford, The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales; Ann Dooley & Harry Roe, Tales of the Elders of Ireland; Nessa Ní Shéaghdha, The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne; Kenneth Jackson, A Celtic Miscellany. The nonfiction books I've relied on include: James MacKillop, Oxford Dictionary of Celtic Mythology; Mark Williams, Ireland's Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth; and the book/documentary series that got me started on it way back when: Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton's In Search of Ancient Ireland. Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support

Cows! Fertility! Ravens! This week on the podcast Holly and Chelsea tackle one of their favorite Irish goddesses, the Mórrígan. Chelsea goes into the ways this oral tradition was collected and interpretive issues, while Holly looks at how the Mórrígan is honored today.Sources:Clark, Rosalind. The Great Queens: Irish Goddesses From the Morrígan to Cathleen Ní Houlihan. Irish Literary Studies 34, Barnes and Noble Books. 1991.The Hounds of the Morrigan- by Pat O'Shea (Goodreads)​MythopediaThe Morrigan as a “Dark Goddess”: A Goddess Re-Imagined Through Therapeutic Self-Narration of Women on Social MediaThe Morrigan- World History ​The Morrigan Goddess- Druidry The Morrigan- The Order of the Crows​Patheon- The Morrigan Calls People in Different Life SituationsPodcast: Bonfire Bruja. Episode name: The Morrigan published Feb 23, 2022​The Morrighan- learn religion​Queer Folklore- The Morrigan is a Goddess For Protest Sanctuary- Fata Morgana​Williams, Mark. Ireland's Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth. Princeton UP, 2016.​https://wicdiv.fandom.com/wiki/The_MorriganMusic:Intro and outro: ​Underneath the Christmas Tree (Instrumental) by myuu http://www.thedarkpiano.com/ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/q8fX3In7Qng

Consider supporting Human Voices Wake us by clicking here: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support Tonight we get back to the Celtic myths, and take a detour from the stories themselves and into what the most recent scholarship has to say about them. The book I read from is Mark Williams's Ireland's Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth. Previous episodes on Celtic Myth can be found here: https://wordandsilence.com/2022/03/23/the-great-myths-17-tales-of-the-elders-of-ireland-podcast/ Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support

Dominic Kelly is a performance storyteller who has ventured deep into the vast landscape of stories that surround the Irish mythological hero Cú Chulainn – so much so that he cycled around Ireland to see all the mythical places found in the Táin, sometimes called Ireland's National Epic or the Irish Iliad.We speak about engaging with myth, how stories like the Táin have the potential to ground us in reality, and if there's a value to violence told well. Tickets for The Hero Light at Ulverston's Coronation Hall on 17th march 2022https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hero-light-furness-tradition-tickets-245923242037 Dominc Kelly's blog about cycling the Táinhttps://dominickelly.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/cycling-the-tain-the-ulster-cycle-on-wheels-part-1/ Dominic Kelly's websitehttp://dominickelly.eu Folklore of Birds Twitter feed by Dominic Kellyhttps://twitter.com/birdsfolklore REFERENCES The Táin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Táin_Bó_CúailngeUlster cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_CycleFenian cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenian_CycleMythological cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythological_CycleCú Chulainn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cú_ChulainnFionn mac Cumhaill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fionn_mac_CumhaillSaint Patrick's Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_DayThe Morrígan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morr%C3%ADganAsterixhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AsterixThe sacred bull https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_bullMinoan religion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_religionCeltic otherworld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_OtherworldAos Sí https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aos_S%C3%ADLugh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LughTuatha Dé Danann https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuatha_Dé_DanannPeter Brook's Mahabharata https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mahabharata_(play)Jiddu Krishnamurti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiddu_Krishnamurti

In this episode we talked about the banshee also known as the White Lady of sorrow is this an Irish myth or is it a sad woman who feels the need to lure people in (S2:E7). (OUR INSTA) https://instagram.com/darkflowerspodcasts?utm_medium=copy_link (My personal insta) https://instagram.com/oaks_ink1?utm_medium=copy_link

Welcome back to the Invasions Series. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. And this is the very last episode of a long series taken from the Book of Invasions. This cycle of Irish Myth is also known as the “Mythic Cycle” of Irish Mythology and we are sad to close the lid on this chapter… for now. We talk about the whole season, the music, and the madness that is contained in it. We also reflect on our process, how much has changed in a year, and how much we've grown thanks to our supporters on Patreon and our followers on YouTube and other Podcast Platforms. You have all helped us grow, invest in our podcast, and improve the quality of what we put out. So thank you to everyone who supports us in every way. This last chat is about one of our favourite characters in Irish Mythology, and it is one that we hoped you enjoyed last week. A deep dive into the mind of a man who has lived for thousands of years and all that would come with the mental strain of seeing trees blossom, grow, age, then fall and decay. All in what appears to be a single year of your life. We could hardly get our heads around that, but we chatted about it anyway and we'd love to hear from you in case you had a different thought on the matter. Comment, below, like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O'Shea Produced by Ruairi O'Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249

Welcome back to the Invasions Series. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. Today we are talking about the Formorians… and we are not quite sure where the Formorians came from. Tory Island was their home, and the land under the sea, as their name suggests; the people from under sea - Fomóire, Modern Irish: Fomhóraigh or Fomhóire. Although the Formorians have appeared in the stories of the Mythic Cycle before, we have no clear way of knowing where exactly they came from. We have a few opinions about who they might be descended from, but nothing definitive. And Balor of the Evil Eye was one of their fearless leaders. We know he had a prophecy about him which made him think he was invincible. But at what point did he become the monster we think about when we imagine the grotesque and evil eye of his. Or was he misunderstood, like many figures in Irish Myth. We talk about the duality that often blinds us in these stories, and how looking for a clear right or wrong, a clear good and bad, is not always useful. We'd love to hear from you in case you had a different thought on the matter. Comment, below, like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Chats by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Produced by Ruairi O'Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249

Welcome back to the Invasions Series. This series is all about the oldest stories of Ireland, and the people who came to this land from afar over thousands of years. The most famous group of people that came to Ireland are the people of the Goddess Danu. Known as “God like” or to have the powers of the Gods, this chapter of Irish Myth from the Mythic Cycles, offers us the first cast of characters we come back to again and again. Get to know the name of the father God, the Dagda, or the druid Bírog of the mountains, because these characters will reappear again and again in Irish stories. They burned their boats upon landing on the shore of the island, to show they were here to stay. These were the people who went north. We know little of their journey, or who exactly the Goddess was they took their name from, but we do know they learned magic in the northern islands, and brought back four treasures with them. With new found power, they felt entitled to the land… but the land was not empty. The Fir Bolg would have to figure out what to do with these newcomers. And to do that they sent the greatest warrior they had, Sreng. But he did not expect what awaited him when the smoke of the burning boats cleared. We will be talking about this story in more detail in the next episode. Drop us a line or ask us a question and we’ll try to get to it in our post-show chat coming out this Sunday. Like and subscribe to this channel to help us grow. Story by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty Music and composition by Ruairi O’Shea Produced by Ruairi O’Shea & Oisín Ryan This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Next up we will chat about this story, so stay tuned and keep a candle lit for Irish Myths. #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249

This month we are celebrating the Goddess Brigid and her feast day of Imbolc by releasing a month filled with Goddess stories. This episode we are talking (and arguing) about the ambiguities of Irish Mythology. Sorcha once said that working with “Irish Myth is like painting in water”... that may be a quote from somewhere else, but I like it (and I just heard my sister say it so I think it’s fair to just quote her?). We’re talking about the Goddess Danu, and the Goddess stories that were lost. The devastation this has on our culture, by forgetting a good half of it and keeping the female voice quiet for so long. We talk about what else was lost, and amongst other things, how to go about remembering something you were never told. More and more is forgotten about our old customs, language, and beliefs. And when you look for 'Danu' now, you might only find a line in the 12th-century book, An Leabhar Gabhala (the book of Invasions) that says "she is the Mother Goddess". If her stories were wiped out on purpose, then we have to try and stitch them back and re-knit the fabric of our lost traditions. Although Sorcha mentioned 3 names for Ireland in her story; Banba, Fódhla, Éiru, there are some who say there are many more, and as many as 14 according to Mark Joyce in his recent book “Mythical Irish Wonders”. More information about the An Leabhar Gabhala https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tuatha-De-Danann Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. We release some of our sources and early updates on Patreon, so to find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast

This post show chat deals with the final Part of our recent two-part story, ‘The Champions Portion’. As ever there was plenty to talk about and we love this one dearly… we miss telling it live during December, because although it may come across as a heavy battle ridden tale, the comic factor is very evident in live shows… because this story is gas! Although one of the most famous heroes of Irish Myth, Cúchulainn was not always granted the title of Ulsters Champion. To be a champion of the people took more than sheer strength and brilliance, you had to be the champion of the people, loyal and true to your word in every way. Cúchulainn’s championship is contested by his fierce cousin Conal Cearnach, the Battle Winer, and the well-meaning, (but often in the way) Lóegaire Búadach, the victorious. These two champions think they ought to be names the champion of Ulster. Despite failing miserably at overcoming Cúchulainn in any of the series of tests that they face to come up with a winner, the two men stay stubbornly defiant. Until the intervention of a tall dark stranger, and the beheading test... Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. We release some of our sources and early updates on Patreon, so to find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast

Part-two of this two-part story ends with this episode, ‘The Champions Portion’. Although one of the most famous heroes of Irish Myth, Cúchulainn was not always granted the title of Ulsters Champion. To be a champion of the people took more than sheer strength and brilliance, you had to be the champion of the people, loyal and true to your word in every way. Cúchulainn’s championship is contested by his fierce cousin Conal Cearnach, the Battle Winer, and the well-meaning, (but often in the way) Lóegaire Búadach, the victorious. These two champions think they ought to be names the champion of Ulster. Despite failing miserably at overcoming Cúchulainn in any of the series of tests that they face to come up with a winner, the two men stay stubbornly defiant. Until the intervention of a tall dark stranger, and the beheading test... Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. We release some of our sources and early updates on Patreon, so to find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast

This post show chat was recorded in early January while Aron and Srocha were still in a bubble after being home in Cork for the Holidays. We missed the feastivities but enjoyed looking back over this great story full of feasts and the glorious fighting. The first part this two parter episode this deals with Bichru of the Bitter tongue, and his attempt to host a feast. This section of the story is also known as ‘Bichru’s Feast’ in Richard Marsh's book 'Irish King and Hero Tales'. As his title suggests he is a troublemaker and prefers to cause strife amongst his friends and kinsmen than enjoy their company modestly. After all, he can take no enjoyment from food, of sex, or even drink… so he has to amuse himself somehow. After inviting all the heroes of the Crebh Rua to his feasting hall, he has a few tricks up his sleeve to ensure this will be a memorable night. He has to be one of our favorite tricksters in Irish Myth, but he might have bitten off more than he can chew in this episode… Next week we will hear the end of the ‘Champions Portion’ and find out who is the rightful champion of Ulster. Find out more about Richard Marsh and the book we partially used as a source for this story: http://www.richardmarsh.ie/storyteller.htm Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. We release some of our sources and early updates on Patreon, so to find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast #podcast

It is mid-January and we’re all missing the festive season just gone by. So, to look back at feasts and the glorious fighting that takes place over them, (in Irish feasts at least) we are releasing a two-part episode of a story known as ‘The Champions Portion’. The first part of this deals with Bichru of the Bitter tongue, and his attempt to host a feast. This section of the story is also known as ‘Bichru’s Feast’ in Richard Marsh's book 'Irish King and Hero Tales'. As his title suggests he is a troublemaker and prefers to cause strife amongst his friends and kinsmen than enjoy their company modestly. After all, he can take no enjoyment from food, of sex, or even drink… so he has to amuse himself somehow. After inviting all the heroes of the Craobh Rua (the Red Branch) to his feasting hall, he has a few tricks up his sleeve to ensure this will be a memorable night. He has to be one of our favorite tricksters in Irish Myth, but he might have bitten off more than he can chew in this episode... Find out more about Richard Marsh and the booke we partially used as a source for this story: http://www.richardmarsh.ie/storyteller.htm Support for this podcast comes from our patrons. We release some of our sources and early updates on Patreon, so to find out more, or become a patron by going to: https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales http://candlelittales.ie/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast/ https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales/ https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales/ https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://www.youtube.com/candlelittales #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #candlelittales #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #candlelittalespodcast #podcast

Fun facts and cool info about the spookiest holidaySources for nerds:Dwyer, Christopher. “5 Reasons We Enjoy Being Scared.” Psychology Today, 19 Oct. 2018, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/201810/5-reasons-we-enjoy-being-scared.Heckman, William. “How the Fight or Flight Response Works.” The American Institute of Stress, 21 Aug. 2019, www.stress.org/how-the-fight-or-flight-response-works.History.com Editors. “How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth.” HISTORY, 21 Oct. 2020, www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins.“How Trick-or-Treating Became a Halloween Tradition.” HISTORY, 21 Oct. 2020, www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins.Rummel, Rachel. “Mari Lwyd.” Atlas Obscura, 12 Nov. 2018, www.atlasobscura.com/foods/mari-lwyd-horse-skull-wales-wassailing.“Why Do We Wear Costumes on Halloween?” Mental Floss, 21 Oct. 2019, www.mentalfloss.com/article/603581/why-we-wear-halloween-costumes.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wtfwithlily)

Learn about what it would be like to travel through a wormhole, how the pumpkin became North America’s Halloween mascot, and how social isolation can fuel conspiracy theories.  What Would It Be Like to Ride Through a Wormhole? By Ashley Hamer Lindley, D. (2005). The Birth of Wormholes. Physics, 15. https://physics.aps.org/story/v15/st11  ‌Nola Taylor Redd. (2017, October 21). What Is Wormhole Theory? Space.Com. https://www.space.com/20881-wormholes.html  ‌Ceurstemont, S. (2012, March 13). What a trip through a wormhole would look like. New Scientist TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415112903/http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2012/03/what-a-trip-through-a-wormhole-would-look-like.html What does a journey through a wormhole actually look like? (2014, November 13). Physicscentral.Com. http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2014/11/what-does-journey-through-wormhole.html  How Did Pumpkins Become Halloween’s Go-to Decoration? By Kelsey Donk  History.com Editors. (2019, October 25). How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins  Butler, S. (2013, October 25). The Halloween Pumpkin: An American History. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/the-halloween-pumpkin-an-american-history  Why Do We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween? | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween  Social Isolation Could Breed Conspiracy Theorists by Anna Todd Graeupner, D., & Coman, A. (2017). The dark side of meaning-making: How social exclusion leads to superstitious thinking. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 69, 218–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2016.10.003  ‌Hutson, M. (2017). A Conspiracy of Loneliness. Scientific American Mind, 28(3), 15–15. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamericanmind0517-15b  Social Exclusion Leads to Conspiratorial Thinking, Study Finds | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. (2017). Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. https://spia.princeton.edu/news/social-exclusion-leads-conspiratorial-thinking-study-finds  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Sarah tells us all about The Morrigan. The fearsome figure of death, prophecy and battle in Celtic mythology. Grab yourself a glass of Sir Real Cabernet Sauvignon from Chronic Cellars and join us for an old spooky tale. Ready your entrails because he we go. Listener discretion is advised.Cover art: Kendra Boblett Music by: Shaun Frearson

In this episode of International Supernatural, Alana and Liam attempt to scare the bejeezus out of each other in Petrifying Paranormal. Liam regales listeners with the story of the Banshee as well as his own experience with that mournful lady. Alana recounts the tragic and bloody homicide that resulted in an alleged abundance of paranormal activity at a farmhouse in Villisca, Iowa. Tangents include: a song for Tara, Liam has many many cousins, Aragon saving hobbits and ouija boards.Support us through PatreonFind us on InstagramBuy our merch at RedbubbleCover art by artist and designer Zofia GuertinWorks Cited:The BansheeLiam’s brainhttps://www.irishpost.com/life-style/exploring-irish-mythology-banshee-170287https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/banshees-in-irelandhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/ireland-s-banshee-a-delusion-of-peasants-or-a-spirit-with-a-mournful-wail-1.3881517https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/tigs/tigs09.htmhttps://www.connollycove.com/banshee/ Villisca Murders and Househttps://exemplore.com/paranormal/A-Paranormal-Investigation-Inside-the-Villisca-Ax-Murder-House#:~:text=J%20.B.%20and%20Sarah%20Moore%20raised%20their%20four,be%20one%20of%20the%20country%27s%20most%20haunted%20locations.http://www.villiscaiowa.com/index.phphttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ppm84g/why-did-a-ghost-hunter-stab-himself-inside-a-famous-axe-murder-house-1118https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murdersEVP= https://youtu.be/70bG-wT_4YQ

On Samhain the living and the dead walk side by side, and what lies under a costume may not be human at all. 13 year old Dolan is experiencing his last night trick or treating, and his first night being able to see the spirits and haunts that visit on Halloween night Episode was produced and edited by Jeff Davidson music by: Haunted Corpse - A severed head, speaking and Maggotcorpse Crimson Curtain - Vanishing Remora - A few notes from a grave The Undermasks - Have you seen the ghost of john and Chelsea Oxendine with the theme musicPlease subscribe through Buzzsprout, Stitcher, Spotify, or iTunesFind me on social media on Instagram Facebook and Twitter, or email me direct at AScaryHomeCompanion@gmail.comEnjoy Samhain and have a happy Halloween. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ascaryhomecompanion)

It's Fall, Y'all!This week, we discuss the properties of Pumpkin, and ruminate on Rosemary.Join us for baby chickens, pumpkin spells, and kitchen witcheryThings we talked about this episode:(Coming Soon)Pagan Pop Up. Vol. 2 - Where we will be recording a Live Ep. and have some wares for sale!www.facebook.com/events/2207803212646230/Advertise With Us:www.advertisecast.com/TheWitchBitchAmateurHourwww.witchbitchamateurhour.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!teespring.com/stores/wbah-podcast-storeContact Us (Come Eat With Us)Instagram @WitchBitchAmateurHourTwitter @BitchHourFacebook @WitchAmateurHourwbahpodcast@gmail.comWant to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/wbahpodcastHandwritten letters are actual magic!PO Box 865Canton, Tx75103Theme music by:https://www.fiverr.com/master_serviceWe are not doctors, lawyers, or professionals. We are amateurs, and nothing we say should be taken as advice, instruction, or seriously. Any action taken based on what we say or imply can and will lead to illness, existential crisis, injury, your pets no longer loving you, and death.

Episode 119 of Inciting a Riot: the Podcast finds us Inciting Morgan Daimler's Riot! Morgan is an expert on Irish Myth and Fairy Folklore. We discuss how to start researching Irish Myth, what's up with the Fairy Queens, and whether I'm a terrible uncle for inviting the fae to live with my 3 year old niece.  Quick Note: I must apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Apparently, Skype recently had an update and I didn't realize it mucked about with the audio settings. As such...well...you'll hear it. It's not great. But Morgan is delightful, and no amount of technical interference could dull her shine! (This is what I get for recording during all of the retrogrades.) To contact Morgan: Twitter - @MorganDaimler Facebook.com/MorganDaimler lairbhan.blogspot.com Or search for her books on Amazon! Support Pagan media! Consider giving a small donation to Patreon.com/IncitingProjects! You’ll get cool rewards like unedited video and audio podcasts from Inciting A Riot and Inciting A BrewHaHa, as well as bonus extras not published anywhere else, plus deals and coupons! Patrons are charged on a per-creation basis, so you only pay for the content you want! Love and Lyte, Fire Lyte Blog: IncitingARiot.com FireLyte@IncitingARiot.com @IncitingARiot on Twitter Facebook.com/IncitingARiotPodcast Subscribe/Rate/Comment on iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesRiot

In honour of St. Patrick's Day the lads return to one of their most enduringly popular topics, Irishmen sa Spas! This week they mostly talk about representations of Irish Myth and the country of Ireland itself in comic books. Also, they watch the Infinity War Trailer, review Annihilation and have a brief but spoiler filled chat about the back half of Jessica Jones Season 2. Video Version: https://youtu.be/n8zyZ6QwzPE Rss : http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:302485850/sounds.rss Find Us On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/mickandben/ Find Us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelandbenjaminspodcast/?hl=en or Tweet Us Here: @MickandBen

We go to the Pub with the fantastic Australian band - Spiral Dance! This is the first of an irregular series of informal interviews that we'll be holding as the opportunities arise, and our first is a superb, epic Show with the fabulous Australian band, Spiral Dance. In this show, we all meet up at the pub and talk about where they have come from, how their Spirituality comes out in their music and what their plans are for the future. With five fantastic pieces of Spiral Dance magic, this is a great chat and includes a surprise appearance by some extra special guests! Spiral Dance's Contributor Page Running Order: The Holly Lord ('Woman of the Earth') 2:41 The Gathering ('Over the Nine Waves') 26:26 Cerri Lee join us 51:43 Damh the Bard joins us 1:01:43 Fae Dance ('Through a Sylvan Doorway') 1:01:51 Through a Sylvan Doorway ('Through a Sylvan Doorway') 1:17:53 Wicker Man (single) 1:33:25 Promo - Christy Jackson Nicholas (travel books) 1:42:02 All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/firstbranch13 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released 22 Jul 2015, 1h 43m,97Mb It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, Speakpipe The Giant's Rest Wilmington, East Sussex The Giant's Rest Pub We meet the guys at the fabulous 'Giant's Rest' pub in Wilmington, East Sussex on their 2014 UK tour. The pub has awards for being the most Druid-Friendly pub in Sussex! The Holly Lord from Woman of the Earth Woman of the Earth One of Spiral Dance's earliest albums, 'Woman of the Earth' is where Celtic folk rock meets pagan inspired tales of magick, myth and legend. It contains not only Holly Lord, but the Goddess and the Weaver, Into the Green, Hour of the Wytch, the title track - Woman of the Earth - and others. It is now sadly out of print but can be found as a digital download at CD Baby or Soundclick. One of our favourite albums. Spiral Dance Band Members The Band The band was formed in 1992 as a project to explore some of the more mystical elements in life and has drawn its energy from the song-writing and vocal skills of Adrienne Piggott. Adrienne’s haunting lyrics are supported by Nick’s driving guitar work and Paul’s innovative accordion lines. Adrienne Piggott Adrienne hails from an immigrant family and grew up surrounded by stories and songs from Ireland and the British Isles that were part of every day life, ensuring her love of the music, legends and traditions from these cultures. She began singing in pub sessions in her late teens and early twenties, then went on to sing in a cappella groups and folk bands. Her interest in the occult and magic led to the creation of the band Spiral Dance - her ‘dream child’- a passionate union of her voice and song writing gifts. Adrienne has won awards for her vocal talents and wordsmith skills and has written most of the songs that appear on the Spiral Dance albums. [source] Nick Carter Nick had always wanted to play guitar for as long as he can remember and says he would still love to know how to play. He started playing in his early 20s for fun and had a passion for rock and blues, Eric Clapton being the main influence. The blues was followed with lead guitar and a very short stint of heavy metal. He auditioned for Spiral Dance in late-1996, an ordeal that consisted of playing all the songs from the bands first album (Woman of the Earth) and then a live gig two days later! And the best thing about being in the band? "The biggest thrill when playing live is watching the audience singing the words back to us, whether it is a gig in Australia or overseas!" [source] Paul Gooding Paul is one of the leading exponents of the button accordion in Australia, his skilled honed in the folk clubs and festivals of his native England. He moved to Australia in 1998 and joined Spiral Dance in 2000, bringing with him his love of English folk ballads and passion for European dance tunes. In 2009, he was very proud to win "Most Outstanding Instrumentalist" at the South Australian Folk Awards. [source] The Gathering from 'Over the Nine Waves' Over the Nine Waves Over the Nine Waves was originally a song cycle featuring narration and songs. The narrative tracks and album artwork are available free at www.spiraldance.com.au. Based securely in Irish Myth, this album contains 10 superb tracks by Spiral Dance as well as some enchanting narration by Vince Brophy. Tales told with song and narration of the legendary characters from the Irish Mythological and Ulster Cycles, which are the oldest surviving prose in western literature, memorised as they happened and handed down from generation to generation by bards before the introduction of literacy. You can still get this album from Soundclick with the narrative tracks as a free download directly from Spiral Dance. Willyaroo, South Australia Adrienne mentions the town of Willyaroo which is near Adelaide in South Australia. We had to look this one up to get the right spelling for you! She also mentions the terrible injustices that the White Man inflicted upon the aboriginal tribes,in particular, the Peramangk. Damh the Bard and Cerri Lee & 'Oscar' the Dog Damh and Cerri We are joined for a surprise appearance by Damh the Bard, Cerri Lee and Oscar the Dog! 'Oscar' Fae Dance & Through a Sylvan Doorway from 'Through a Sylvan Doorway' Through a Sylvan Doorway Two tracks from the seminal work in the Spiral Dance discography. A fine collection of songs & tunes, pagan rhythms and folk ditties, all set in the latest and brightest, unique Spiral Dance double album. Wickerman & the English Ale Festival Wickerman The Wicker Man burning at the English-Ale festival in Mylor, South Australia this year, 2015. The English Ale ('Ale' meaning singing, dancing and making merry) is a seasonal gathering to celebrate the historic customs of England. Free events include masked torchlit giants procession, bonfire, Morris dancing, Punch and Judy, traditional music, Beating The Bounds and more The Burning Wickerman at Mylor As the English Ale Festival website says: The first of our winter rains has come; in the Adelaide Hills the creeks and streams trickle and begin to run, the European trees have lost their leaves and the beautiful eucalypts shimmer in the early winter sunshine. The seasons are changing. Promo - Christy Jackson Nicholas Books by Christy Jackson Nicholas Ireland: Mythical, Magical & Mystical - Do you find yourself drawn to the magic of the Emerald Isle? Would you like to see places beyond the typical tourist traps? Come, join me on a journey through the mists of legend, into the hidden places of mystery. Immerse yourself in the legends and myths, the history that has made this island precious in the hearts and minds of millions. Scotland: Stunning, Strange & Secret - Immerse yourself in the legends and myths, the history that has made this island precious in the hearts and minds of millions. Along with the tales and history, there is practical information on planning your trip, budgeting your costs, and finding the best places to while away the magical hours of your holiday. Christy Jackson Nicholas can be found on Facebook, on her website or her blog. Ireland: Mythical, Magical & Mystical can be obtained from Tigearr Publishing here, and Scotland: Stunning, Strange & Secret can be obtained here. To Finish Off! Meal at ‘The Happy Dragon’ Another occasion saw us all at the Happy Dragon - our favourite Chinese restaurant. You'll see Ruthie and Gary, Spiral Dance (Adrienne, Nick & Paul), Damh the Bard, Cerri Lee and Josh. A grand time and super nosh to boot! Thanks again to Adrienne, Nick and Paul of Spiral Dance, Damh the Bard, Cerri Lee, Josh and 'Oscar' for taking part in our 'Pint and a Chat'! We hope you enjoyed the show and we look forward to more of these wonderful 'chats' in the future! We'd like to wish you many, many blessings! Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S. J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? Click here to post a tweet! 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