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Brigid the Goddess

By Bard Mythologies

Daughter of the Daghda and the Morrigan the Goddess Brigid was born on the 1st day of February which became her sacred day of Imbolg. She was born with flames […]

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The Children of Lir

By Bard Mythologies

When the Tuatha de Dannan ruled over Ireland, there once arose a conflict over who the next High King would be. Two chieftains emerged as the strongest candidates: Lir of […]

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The Gobán Saor

By Bard Mythologies

The Gobán Saor was the greatest craftsman and builder who ever lived in Ireland. He built mighty castles for all the lords, and for each of Ireland’s five kings. Though […]

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The Voyage of Bran

By Bard Mythologies

Long ago in Ireland, there was a High King named Bran. He was not much interested in being High King, and one day, during a feast, Bran slipped away to […]

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Midir and Etain

By Bard Mythologies

Midir was a king of the Tuatha de Dannan; proud, handsome and regal. His wife was called Fuamnach, and was his equal in every way. She too was tall and […]

Filed Under: Irish Stories Tagged With: Other, voyage

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