Tuatha Dé Danann Archives - The Irish Pagan School

The Dagda and the Sea Monster

ipsadminNovember 27, 2023November 29, 2023

Whilst hosting a recent session of a Dagda centred mentor group at the Irish Pagan School, I happened to quip that the ‘Good God’ was so powerful and connected with...

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Kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminNovember 17, 2023November 21, 2023

The times of Ireland’s ancient myth are those of heroes, villains and kings. Though there were many tribes that came into the island with tales that speak to kingship in...

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The Message of Dian Cécht and Miach

ipsadminNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

In exploring the intricate tapestry of Irish mythology, the story of Dian Cécht and Miach stands out as a profound narrative that delves into the complexities of healing, wisdom, and...

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Describing the Dagda

ipsadminNovember 11, 2023November 15, 2023

When you search the Irish Pagan School you will find many classes with 'Introduction' in the title, followed by one or more of the Irish deities. Much of the teaching...

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Are the Tuatha De Danann Gods?

ipsadminNovember 8, 2023

The enigmatic presence of the Tuatha De Danann within Irish lore often ignites a pivotal question: are they truly the divine entities of old, the Gods of Ireland? Morgan Daimler's...

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Ireland’s Horned God

ipsadminNovember 3, 2023November 8, 2023

We are often approached with queries about Cernunnos and asked about his connection to Ireland, Irish Paganism, and such. To come right to the point folks, Cernunnos is not an...

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Embracing the Divine: Ritual Honouring the Dagda

ipsadminJuly 28, 2023July 25, 2023

With the colonising oppression of the Catholic church it's fair to say that we lost all previous rituals and practices that honour the Dagda. Yet by taking the time to...

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Irish God, Lugh Ildanach — God of Many Linked Skills

ipsadminJuly 21, 2023July 24, 2023

Lugh, known as the Ildanach (many linked skills), forms a very important focus for the survival of the Tuatha Dé Dannan as they face invasion from their ancestral enemy, the...

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Legendary Tales: Manannán Mac Lir Stories

ipsadminJuly 3, 2023July 24, 2023

There are many legendary tales from Ireland's mythical past but one of the oddest and in some would say most powerful figures of these tales is found in the stories...

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Uncovering the Origins of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminJune 30, 2023July 24, 2023

“I have tidings for you: warriors are coming across the sea, a thousand heroes covering the ocean; speckled ships will press in upon us; all kinds of death they announce,...