When JSTOR fails, the homies come in clutch

#celticstudies #celtic #irish #irishmythology #celticmythology

One of my favourite Irish myths is of the leannán sídhe, or the fairy lover. If someone walks alone a night, a beautiful woman with red hair will walk beside them, saying nothing. If she likes you, she will take you as a lover, and over time, she will drain your life force and sanity. If she doesn't, she will end your life. However, in exchange, she will give divine inspiration. You will live a short life but an inspired one. #irishmythology #folklore #myth #mythology #irishfolklore

NEW EPISODE
Wheel of the Seasons

We talk the relevance of Irish Mythology in a time of climate crisis, the meaning of Moytura, Irish calendar customs, astrological agriculture, and M People.

In the story, Bres faces trial for treason, while The Dagda, Lugh and, Ogma travel to Skye to take back The Dagda’s harp and the stolen cattle herd of Ireland. (Art by Nance Kinane)

ÉIST ANSEO ⬇️
#irishmythology #animism
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Jl2LvajiIA0j6UlwcXAKz?si=L5B86wp1Rx-E43h_9SW5Tg

#Introduction
Howdy~Not necessarily a twitter refugee(had long flee from it's clutches last year and it was the best decision I've ever made)but a wanderer looking to have a space to ramble about my interests again.
My main interests are primarily #Mabinogi & #FFXIV but I also enjoy
#IrishMythology
#Fantasybooks
#ShiningNikki
#Otomeisekai
#Horror related media
I've also recently been invited to join my first #DnD session that my friends r setting up which I'm quite excited about :blobcatmelt:

Ok, so now I have a #Lemmy account and it actually may be a solid #Reddit replacement. I found some #Futurama meme sites,#StarTrek discussion, #Ireland forum and a #Philosophy board where I got to engage in a discussion about #Plato, #Nietzsche & his #Dionysus v #Apollo binary framework.

Now I just need to find some more niche communities for #Neoplatonism, #IrishMythology, #TTRPG #Psychology, #Polytheism, #History and general #LeftWing #Socialist or even #SocialDemocratic discussion.

Two Fomorians, annoyed at the fact that their cart has forgotten how to physics. Just another day in the Connacht Disaster Zone, where reality went out to lunch and caught food poisoning
#pencilArt #Fantasy #Scifi #IrishMythology

I've been meaning to pick up volume one of the Wren for some time by Button Press Publications and I finally bought it in Forbidden Planet. Read the first issue and really enjoying Jason Browne creation.

A nice blend of #superhero and #IrishMythology

#MastoDaoine #comics #superheroes #IndieComics #Art #IrishMastodon #IrishFolklore

Art for today, of my namesake, from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. 🍀

My mom was 3rd generation New York Irish, and saw Deirdre as a legendary feminist heroine who battled what we now call toxic masculinity from day one of her life. Perhaps she thought the name would empower me to have Deirdre’s strength.

Deirdre of the Sorrows, by John Duncan.

#Deirdre #JohnDuncan #symbolism #IrishMythology #UlsterCycle #names

https://youtu.be/QKNDRA4KQF0
#ireland #irish #irishhistory #history #ireland_travel #catholicism #StPatrick #StBrigid #StColumba #irishmythology

A shifty Fomorian...I mean, Irish orc.

#pencilArt #fantasy #irishMythology

Englec was the daughter of Elcmar, chieftain of Newgrange, and his wife Boann. Oengus Óg and Englec fell in love and became lovers. One #Samhain Eve, she went to watch Oengus Óg play hurling with his friends. There, she was seen by Midir, who abducted her and forced her to become his lover. Elcmar was furious at the dishonour done to his daughter, and killed Midir out of revenge. In return, even though Midir had betrayed him, Oengus Óg killed Elcmar, to avenge the death of his foster-father and half-brother. But what became of poor Englec is not known.
Credit @aliisaac_
#Celtic #Mythology
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RT @kneverday
Fun fact for #ValentinesDay:
In #IrishMythology, the god of love (Aengus Óg) lived at Brú na Bóinne, a.k.a the Palace of the Boyne. Wondering wha…
https://twitter.com/kneverday/status/1361031222814797824

Nearer and nearer the music came, then ceased; but Fionn, gazing steadily before him, became aware of a gigantic figure standing some distance away, like a darker blot on the starlit darkness of the night ... Then through the darkness came a shaft of flame, blown from the enchanter's mouth, and Fionn raised his shield to catch it.

Heroes of the Dawn (Russell 1914) https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Heroes_of_the_dawn/The_Enchantment_of_Tara

#mastodaoine #folklore #FionnMacCumhaill #FinnMacCool #FionnMacCool #IrishMythology

Not only was this the first book I've read this year, it is also the first book I've reviewed on #Bookwyrm. You can follow me there from Mastodon.

https://bookwyrm.social/user/Markkielty

#YALit #IrishTwitter #Fantasy #mythology #Folklore #Fairies #Fae #Ireland #IrishFolklore #Folklore #IrishMythology #fantasy #MastoDaoine

Finished The Invasion yesterday by @TheCallYA. You can read my #review on #Goodreads. Excellent book. Would love to see this as a #movie. Highly recommend.

If you like books about psychotic Irish fairies, I highly recommend Book 1, The Call.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5213546037

#YALit #IrishTwitter #Fantasy #mythology #Folklore #Fairies #Fae #Ireland #IrishFolklore #Folklore #IrishMythology #fantasy #MastoDaoine

Just added this to my to-read pile. (Like it isn't large enough already). Looking forward to reading book 2 of the Grey Land series, The Invasion, by Peadar Ó Guilin @TheCallYA. If you like books about running for your life from psychotic Irish fairies, then I highly recommend Book 1, The Call.

#MastoDaoine #IrishFolklore #Folklore #IrishMythology #Ireland #IrishMastodon #fantasy #FantasyBooks #YA #Dystopian

A connection with the land, us and the earth, custodians, temporary, and part of the land, sea, and sky, the important three worlds of Irish mythology. Made for Triskelion Press!

Sorry if the picture is wonky... apparently the size wasn't supported.

#IrishMythology #IrishArtists #gouache #painting #art #mythology #EnvironmentalArt

A life of luxury shattered in an instant. Can a girl protect her brothers when they’re trapped in a centuries-long curse?

Pre-Celtic Ireland. Fae princess Fionnuala lives and breathes family. After her mother dies and her father turns to drink, she shoulders the running the household. But then her sire's new wife seethes with jealousy and bedevils her stepchildren with sorcery.

#HistoricalFantasy #BooksInIreland #IrishMythology #FairyTaleRetelling #books
#Mythology #fantasybooks #Fantasy

Work in progress on my lastest piece. The Smith of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Goibhniu. He made their weapons and made a fierce brew too apparently!

This was the reason for my trip to see real Life Black Smith Tom King in the Boyne Valley. The reference shots helped me with this piece. See my previous post for more info on Tom.

I have big plans for the presentation of this big piece but not sure if they will work or not yet! Stay tuned.

#MastoArt #IrishArt #MastoDaoine #IrishMythology

CHRISTMAS SALE!
50% off E-Books 9-31 Dec. 2022

You can find 🔥A Brigit of Ireland Devotional - Sun Among Stars🌊 at the link below, and lots of other titles under "Books."

The discount code is FESTIVE50.

Enjoy!

Image says pretty much that, and has a long-haired smiling white woman (me) holding her book.

#Books #EBookSale #Brigit #Brigid #GoddessBrigit #SaintBrigit #IrishPolytheism #IrishMythology

https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/our-books/brigit-ireland-devotional

"Sun poem, two variations," by Kersten Christianson on Stone on the Belly.

https://stonebelly.blogspot.com/2022/12/sun-poem-two-variations-by-kersten.html

Stone on the Belly publishes poems to or about the saint or goddess Brigit of Ireland.

According to Cormac's Glossary (9th c. C.E.) three sisters Brigit were matrons of three skills: poetry, healing, and smithcraft.

#Poetry #GoddessOfPoetry #Brigit #Brigid #IrishMythology #IrishPolytheism #KerstenChristianson #StoneOnTheBelly