Today's issue of The Gods and Their Croziers is out: Cellach & Muiredach (AKA Cúchongeilt) - The Divided Divine Twins of Killala.

These two are as close as #IrishLegends come to the Asvins or Dioscuri. These brothers¹ represent possibly the most popular God in international mythology, the God whose incarnations and hypostases form the protagonists for probably half of all Epic literature.

They come in two *main* flavours, and the story of Cellach & Muiredach gives us both. While they are not, I thimk, *direct* parallels of Aengus Mac Óg & Cúchulainn, they come of the same essence and demonstrate my modelling of these two iconic characters as parts of a unified essence.
https://buttondown.com/godsandcroziers/archive/may-1st-cellach-muiredach-the-divided-divine-twins/

¹ These gods are in fact *usually* not Twins - that's an artefact of the comparative mythology of their most obvious exemplars

#Irish #Mythology #Pagan

Did you know there was once a powerful sorceress who tried to bring Ireland to its knees?

Meet Carman, the dark witch of Celtic mythology, whose tale is one of destruction, exile, and eventual defeat by the Tuatha Dé Danann. Her story reminds us of the balance between chaos and harmony in myth and life.

Read more about her legend in my latest blog https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/celtic-mythology/

#CelticMythology #IrishLegends #MythAndMagic #GoddessEnergy #AncientStories

Deep in the misty lakes of Ireland lurks a creature half-dog, half-otter… the Dobhar-chu.

Known as the “King Otter,” this Celtic water monster was feared as both a guardian and a predator.

Curious? Dive into the legend in my latest blog!

https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/celtic-mythology/

#CelticMythology #FolkloreFriday #DobharChu #IrishLegends #MythicalCreatures #CelticFolklore #MythologyBlog

« Queen Maeve », 1911

by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (German artist, 1874-1951)
Cover illustration for "Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race" by T. W. Rolleston, 1911

#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #JosephChristianLeyendecker #CelticLegends #IrishLegends #celticmythology #irishmythology #queenMaev #queenmedb #artnouveau #preraphaelites

Dare to visit one of Ireland’s most haunted castles?

Malahide Castle, with its 800 years of history, is home to more than just breathtaking architecture—it’s also said to be haunted by five restless spirits! From the tragic Lady Maud to the mischievous court jester Puck, ghostly sightings and eerie whispers have sent chills down visitors' spines for centuries.

Would you spend a night in Malahide Castle?

#HauntedIreland #MalahideCastle #GhostStories #IrishLegends #Paranormal

Domnu—the tyrant giantess of Irish mythology and mother of chaos! Discover the legend of this powerful and destructive force in our new blog.

https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/celtic-mythology/

#CelticMythology #IrishLegends #Domnu

Did you know about Red Mary, Ireland’s ruthless lady of Leamaneh Castle? Her legend of murder and betrayal lives on. Dive into her story in my new blog!

https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/celtic-mythology/

#CelticMythology #IrishLegends #RedMary

👁️🔥 Discover the terrifying legend of Balor, the fearsome Fomorian king with the deadly Evil Eye! Learn how he shaped Celtic mythology in my latest blog post. 🌿⚔️

https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/celtic-mythology/

#CelticMythology #Balor #IrishLegends