In the 13th century story of Owain we find one of the most ancient mythic figures to be found inContinue reading “The Lord of Animals”
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A Celtic Wisdom Tradition?
Celtic myths are symbolic, so we need to interpret them to draw out their wisdom. As a result, it’s probablyContinue reading “A Celtic Wisdom Tradition?”
Who wrote The Book of Taliesin?
The Book of Taliesin is one of the great treasures of Welsh culture, but who wrote it? In truth, it’sContinue reading “Who wrote The Book of Taliesin?”
Was Taliesin a druid?
Most Celtic scholars would rightly point out that the correct answer to this question is an emphatic no. Yet thereContinue reading “Was Taliesin a druid?”
Mabinogi Riddles
What do riddles have to do with The Four Branches of the Mabinogi?
What is The Book of Taliesin?
The Book of Taliesin is one of the primary medieval sources for the Taliesin myth. But what does it actuallyContinue reading “What is The Book of Taliesin?”
Where did Ceridwen Chase Gwion Bach?
Hope you’re well during these difficult times. If you’re self-isolating, perhaps this video can pass the time a little forContinue reading “Where did Ceridwen Chase Gwion Bach?”
The Welsh Bardic Triads
The Welsh Bardic Triads (‘Trioedd Ynys Prydein‘) provide an index to the oral storytelling tradition of medieval Wales. They wereContinue reading “The Welsh Bardic Triads”
The Celtic ‘Otherworld’?
In this video I dive into why ’otherworld’ is probably a misleading term when thinking of the Irish sidh orContinue reading “The Celtic ‘Otherworld’?”
Celtic Magical Elixirs
Outlining the similarities between the Welsh Tale of Taliesin and the Irish story of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, in particular theContinue reading “Celtic Magical Elixirs”