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? …
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. …