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    • Immersion 1 – Nine Waves – Introduction to Irish Myth, The Cycles and Silver Branch Perception
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Maeve

By Bard Mythologies

Background: Maeve (Medb) was one of the daughters of the king of Tara, who killed her pregnant sister. Maeve then married Aillil and took over the territory of Connacht, which […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Ulster Cycle

Liath Luachra

By Bard Mythologies

Background Liath Luachra was a great warrior woman with a fierce spirit and the steadfast heart of a warrior. She lived in the mountains with Bodhmall, a druidess. Liath was […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Fenian Cycle

Caílte

By Bard Mythologies

Background: It is said that the name Caílte means slender and fierce, which renders it a very suitable name for this character. He was a member of the Fianna who […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Fenian Cycle

Objects in Irish Mythology

By Bard Mythologies

Each Hero in Irish Mythology had his favourite sword, and some of these achieved legendary status. One of the most legendary objects in Irish Mythology was the Gae Bolga, granted […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Fenian Cycle, Mythological Cycle, Ulster Cycle

The Animals within Irish Myth

By Bard Mythologies

Many animals within Irish Mythology play important parts. The Salmom of Knowledge is one such creature, and it has already been described how tasting the skin of this fish was […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Fenian Cycle

Tuatha Dé Danaan

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Background: After a great battle with the Formorians, where most of the Nemedians died, three groups managed to escape, and scattered around the world. One group worked hard to hone […]

Filed Under: Irish Character Profiles Tagged With: Mythological Cycle

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