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Boot Camp with the Badb

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.

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.

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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.

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Ain't No Athair Like the Olathair.

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...

Badb Vibes  - Oh Those Corvid Feelings.

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....

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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....

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The Ways of Harming are Easy. The Ways of Healing are Hard.

The Ways of Harming are Easy. The Ways of Heali...

Before their arrival in Ireland the Tuatha Dé Danann were said to have traveled far and wide, learning all manner of skill, druidry and other occult practices. The power of...

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The Ways of Harming are Easy. The Ways of Heali...

Before their arrival in Ireland the Tuatha Dé Danann were said to have traveled far and wide, learning all manner of skill, druidry and other occult practices. The power of...

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The Three Strains

The Three Strains

One of the most welcomed people in this skilled society were the bard's whose performances added much needed cheer in tales songs and music. Of course there are many who...

The Three Strains

One of the most welcomed people in this skilled society were the bard's whose performances added much needed cheer in tales songs and music. Of course there are many who...