Historical Paganism Archives - The Irish Pagan School

Tuatha De Danann, Myth or Reality?

ipsadminMarch 10, 2023March 15, 2023

So much of Irish Pagan beliefs were lost in the repeated colonisation of our little island. For all of that, there are some names that seem impossible to forget. From...

Beginners New

Is the Celtic Cross Pagan?

ipsadminFebruary 18, 2023February 20, 2023

The Celtic Cross (sometimes called a Gaelic cross) is a powerful symbol that has been used for centuries, but its origin and meaning are often misunderstood, especially when it comes...

Mythology

Everything You Need to Know About Celtic Woad

ipsadminJanuary 13, 2023February 3, 2023

Have you ever heard of Celtic Woad? It has a rich and complex past, connecting with strong cultural and maybe even spiritual values. However, is it still a relevant resource...

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The Taking of Ireland – Book of Invasions

ipsadminDecember 23, 2022February 3, 2023

Irish myth differs from many other cultures because there is no creation element. Where some cultures have the manifestation of deity or elemental beings becoming the physical world in which we live, in the oldest Irish stories, Ireland just is.

The origin stories of Irish myth are collectively known as Lebor Gabála Eireann, which is translated as the Book of Invasions, or the Book of the taking of Ireland.

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Paganism

ipsadminDecember 2, 2022February 3, 2023

Having the word Pagan in your vocabulary may seem like a strange concept to some, but Paganism is a term used to describe a number of different religions, a term...

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Modern Interference with Ancient Monuments in Ireland

ipsadminSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Jon O'Sullivan, An Scéalaí Beag, writes about ancient monuments in Ireland, and how we could, or should, be engaging with them as Contemporary Pagans. The Landscape of Ireland is covered...

Beginners The Gods

Pagan Gods

ipsadminJuly 27, 2022September 13, 2022

A Thoughtful Guide to Pagan Gods and Goddesses -- Pagan religions are the fastest growing and most popular type of spirituality in the modern world, according to some sources. The...

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What’s a Pagan?

ipsadminJune 21, 2022February 3, 2023

What's a Pagan? Is it someone who worships nature, is it someone immoral or uncivilised, is it someone to be afraid of? What's a Pagan, in the 21st Century, really?...

Beginners Festivals

Pagan Festivals

ipsadminJune 20, 2022August 25, 2022

What are the Pagan festivals, and where did they originate? How do contemporary Pagans celebrate their holidays today? Through the ages, Pagans have celebrated our holidays (holy days) through rituals...