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Mythology The Gods

Kings of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminNovember 17, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Guest Posts The Gods

The Message of Dian Cécht and Miach

ipsadminNovember 15, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Describing the Dagda

ipsadminNovember 11, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Guest Posts The Gods

Are the Tuatha De Danann Gods?

ipsadminNovember 8, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Ireland’s Horned God

ipsadminNovember 3, 2023January 9, 2024

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...

Contemporary Paganism The Dagda

Embracing the Divine: Ritual Honouring the Dagda

ipsadminJuly 28, 2023July 15, 2024

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...

Mythology The Gods

Irish God, Lugh Ildanach — God of Many Linked Skills

ipsadminJuly 21, 2023February 12, 2024

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...

Irish Folklore The Gods

Legendary Tales: Manannán Mac Lir Stories

ipsadminJuly 3, 2023February 12, 2024

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...

Irish Folklore Mythology The Gods

Uncovering the Origins of the Tuatha Dé Danann

ipsadminJune 30, 2023February 12, 2024

“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,...

Mythology The Dagda The Gods

Children of the Dagda

ipsadminJune 23, 2023February 12, 2024

Among the Tuatha Dé Danann of Ireland’s ancient past there was one who was known as ‘Olathair’. Though some translations and conflations with other Pagan Gods would have you believe...