Christine Dorman
Celtic Herbs for Lughnasa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic fire festival with the magic of herbs.
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Christine Dorman
- Jul 5
- 6 min
Counting Cows: The Significance of Cattle in Celtic Culture and Folklore
The significance of cattle in Celtic culture shows up in folk traditions, mythology, and even wages and legal fines!
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Christine Dorman
- May 10
- 7 min
Notable Mothers of Celtic Folklore
From a mother who dies so others can eat to a mother who makes a thunderstorm to stop her son’s wedding, Celtic folklore mothers aren't dull
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Christine Dorman
- Apr 12
- 6 min
Ancient Celtic Women: Fierce and Free? Fact or Fiction?
Did ancient Celtic women really have more rights than their Greek and Roman contemporaries? Did they actually go to battle? Find out here!
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Christine Dorman
- Mar 9
- 5 min
Irish Faerie Origins: The Tuatha de Danann
The Tuatha de Danann are said to be the magical race who’ve become known as Irish faeries. Find out about them in this week’s post.
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Christine Dorman
- Feb 9
- 7 min
Where’d That Come From: 7 Celtic Origin Stories
Celtic folklore overflows with stories explaining the origin of things. Here are some of my favorites.
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Christine Dorman
- Jan 13
- 7 min
Mystical, Mythic, and Magical Sites in Ireland
If the words mystical, mythic, or magical resonate within your soul, your next vacation needs to be to Ireland.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 29, 2023
- 7 min
Take an Arthurian Legend Vacation in Wales
Dreaming about a vacation? Do you love Arthurian legend? If you answered yes to either question, consider exploring Wales.
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Christine Dorman
- Dec 16, 2023
- 6 min
Celtic Folklore Woven into Winter
Some things we associate with Christmas, such as mistletoe and holly, actually have their roots in ancient Celtic folk practices for winter.
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Christine Dorman
- Jul 28, 2023
- 6 min
Boann and Sinann: How Irish Rivers Came to Be
Irish myths about the creation of the Boyne and Shannon rivers can lead to reflections on the gift of water and the impact of change.
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