Lugh had many roles in Irish mythology such as a powerful deity, human being, vassal or king, sun god, or master craftsman. Like with many pagan religions, it can be difficult to separate oral histories from myths. Lugh is certainly considered one of the most powerful of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses. But he …
Cailleach, also known as the Cailleach Bhéara or the Hag of Beara is a crone-like figure of the Celtic world. Cailleach, whose name literally translates to ‘old woman,’ is a divine hag in Celtic mythology, associated with Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She is regarded as the goddess of the winds, wilderness, and …
Irish and Welsh mythology is full of mysterious and entrancing figures. Unfortunately, many of their stories are lost to time due to oral retelling and tales passed down from generation to generation. But hold up, there is one that partially survived this violent advance by the ravages of time and it’s about Arawn, the king …
The tale of Herne the Hunter is one shrouded in layers of mystery. For centuries, he was thought to be nothing more than a ghost that lurked around Windsor Great Park. Cloaked in green and wearing antlers atop his head, Herne was naught more than a boogeyman. However, Herne may be more than a horned …
Brigid is a goddess from Celtic mythology. She is a very complex character and is known as the goddess of poetry, healing, fertility, and smithing. In Irish mythology, she is often referred to as the triple goddess having three different aspects that represent different domains of life. Even today, Brigid is still celebrated by some …
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? …