Before the Roman Empire ever came to the British Isles, the ancient Celts lived on those beautiful lands. And they had their own gods, goddesses, and complicated mythologies. Of these Celtic gods and goddesses, Brigid goddess is one of the most powerful and well-known figures. Worshiped as a goddess of healing and as a mother …
Out of the long catalog of Emperors from ancient Rome, there are those who, for one reason or another, stand out amongst their predecessors and successors. Whilst some, such as Trajan or Marcus Aurelius, have become famous for their astute ability to rule their vast domains, there are others, such as Caligula and Nero, whose …
Of course, mythology isn’t always about the heroes and saviors who come in clutch last second and steal the day. Sometimes, it’s also about the tricksters and jokers. In Irish mythology, the one having all the fun was Bres, a legendary king despised by all and loved by none. What is Bres the God Of? …
Few nations can boast folklore as rich and colorful as that of Ireland. From fairies to Leprechauns to the festival of Samhain that has evolved into our modern Halloween celebration, the folklore of the Emerald Isle has rooted itself deeply into modern culture. And at the beginning of that stand the early gods of Ireland, …
The horned god Cernunnos was widely worshiped throughout the Celtic world. Wearing a set of stag antlers and torque, this unsuspecting forest god likely held control over life and death. However, where Cernunnos fit into the Celtic pantheon is a bit more complicated. In truth, despite his archaic acclaim, Cernunnos is more mysterious than one …
The Celtic gods and goddesses belonged to the supernatural Tuath Dé Danann: beings from the Otherworld. These previous inhabitants of ancient Ireland became gods amongst men, fighting off the Fomorian threat and teaching their ways to those that came after. Of the Tuath Dé Danann, the deity named Macha stands out as being particularly vengeful. …