Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. I am hoping the trials (literally) happening at the DJ will wrap up or otherwise go away soon so I can get back to researching really interesting posts for you all…ok, I really dig it too 😛 For now, though, how ’bout this little… Read More Dagda, Morrigan, and Lir…Oh my!
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. Pardon my migraine… Please enjoy this interesting video from The History Channel about the “lost” history of the Celts: So talk to me. What do you think of the information shared here? Do you think the Celts were really blood… Read More Lost Gods ~ Celts
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. “…the Otherworld is a beautiful and happy land of feasting, hunting, and lovemaking, similar to this world, but perfect…It is beautiful, but with a hint of danger, since its delights may lure mortals away from friends, family and responsibilities.” ~… Read More Welcome to the Otherworld
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. I recently came across this bit of fun, and immediately thought of all of you. This is a collection of artwork from the book, “Strange Lands: A Field-Guide to the Celtic Otherworld” by Andrew L. Paciorek. Here’s a blurb about… Read More Enter Strange Lands
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. Please enjoy this brief, yet entertaining, Scéal na Gaeilge, or Story of the Irish Language by rosgireland: Click the links to learn more about Ireland’s own production company, ROSG. So talk to me. What did you think of the video? Have… Read More Ever Heard This Story?
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. Ok, so you’re probably familiar with the Greek god, Zeus… …but did you know that his lightening bolt, as it is commonly referred to now, was actually a thunderbolt? It was known for the great thunderous noise that emanated from it,… Read More Thunder Gods
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. Those familiar with Celtic mythology will have heard the stories of the great Tuatha Dé Danann ~ Children of Danu. Below is a pretty cool video I came across on youtube which tells their story. Some details I’m not familiar with,… Read More A History of the Tuatha De Danaan
Welcome to Rudan Thursdays where we talk about…things! Anything from books and movies, to blog posts and authors, to food and drink. Check out the lovely ladies of Celtic Woman: So talk to me. What did you think? Do you like Celtic music? What is your favorite type of music or band?
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. According to Celtic mythology, and some explorers from the distant past, there is a mysterious, perhaps phantom, island in the northern Atlantic Ocean, west of Ireland. It is known today as Hy-Brasil. (Also known as Uí Breasail, Insula de Brasil, St.… Read More The Other Atlantis
Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world. I wanted to share a more detailed history of the Celtic celebrations for this time of year with you, but alas Day Job and family obligations have prevented me from doing so. However, allow me to offer a quick synopsis… Read More Yuletide and the Winter Solstice
Kate Wood 