Celtic Mythology Blog

Boot Camp with the Badb
The Badb is listed as a Goddess of battle and death in Ireland's ancient lore. Said to take the form of a hooded or scald crow the Badhbh flies over...
Boot Camp with the Badb
The Badb is listed as a Goddess of battle and death in Ireland's ancient lore. Said to take the form of a hooded or scald crow the Badhbh flies over...

Banshee. It's not just a job. It's a Calling.
The Banshee is one of the most commonly known figures of Irish folk lore, but at the same time one of the most misrepresented.
Banshee. It's not just a job. It's a Calling.
The Banshee is one of the most commonly known figures of Irish folk lore, but at the same time one of the most misrepresented.

Ain't No Athair Like the Olathair.
Athair is the modern Irish word for 'Father' and 'Olathair' is an old Irish name that ties directly with one very singular deity. Olathair is best translated as 'great' or...
Ain't No Athair Like the Olathair.
Athair is the modern Irish word for 'Father' and 'Olathair' is an old Irish name that ties directly with one very singular deity. Olathair is best translated as 'great' or...

The Dagda is as the Dagda Does.
Said the Dagda: ‘The power which ye boast I shall wield it all by myself.’ ‘It is thou art the Dagda (good hand)’ saith everyone: wherefore thenceforward the name ‘Dagda’...
The Dagda is as the Dagda Does.
Said the Dagda: ‘The power which ye boast I shall wield it all by myself.’ ‘It is thou art the Dagda (good hand)’ saith everyone: wherefore thenceforward the name ‘Dagda’...

Badb Vibes - Oh Those Corvid Feelings.
The raucous cry of the scald crow is not something that is easily ignored. Among the ancient Gods of Ireland there is a collective of Goddesses known as na Morrígna....
Badb Vibes - Oh Those Corvid Feelings.
The raucous cry of the scald crow is not something that is easily ignored. Among the ancient Gods of Ireland there is a collective of Goddesses known as na Morrígna....

Ogma - If You're Sound...
Oghma served the Tuatha Dé Danann as their Champion, bringing his great strength to bear time and again in the challenges that faced his tribe. Yet it was not only...
Ogma - If You're Sound...
Oghma served the Tuatha Dé Danann as their Champion, bringing his great strength to bear time and again in the challenges that faced his tribe. Yet it was not only...