Tag: Mythology
The Dullahan of Celtic Mythology
The Dullahan is also known as the mythological Headless Horseman and the embodiment of the Celtic God Crom Dubh.
His is the story of a...
Christmas Mistletoe: The Underlying Celtic Traditions
Almost everyone associates the beautiful mistletoe plant with Christmas. Alongside holly, it is synonymous with the festive season and is commonly associated with stealing...
The Irish Banshee and Her Lament
The Irish Banshee, also known as the Angel of Death, was known in celtic folklore as either an ancestral spirit or faery that appeared...
Ireland’s Trickiest Faery – The Pooka
There are many supernatural beings that populate the Emerald Isle, but there are few that are more feared than the Pooka. This is not...
The Curse of the Irish Changeling
The word faery conjures up images of kindly small spirits, in tune with nature and practising benevolent enchantments. However, throughout Ireland and many other...
The Slaying of Bridget Cleary – Brutal Murder or a Faery Killing?
The killing of Bridget Cleary has become notorious as one of the most chilling murders in all of Ireland’s history.
At the time of her...
