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Morgan le Fay: Malignant or Maligned?
Over the centuries, Morgan le Fay has developed a bad reputation. But does she really deserve it?

Christine Dorman
Nov 16, 20196 min read


Arthurian Legend: The Celtic Connection
Arthur, the great medieval Anglo-Saxon king, wasn't medieval or a king. The historical figure was most likely a Celtic war leader.

Christine Dorman
Nov 8, 20195 min read


Celtic Celebrations: Samhain, Journey Into Darkness
Samhain is the Celtic origin of Halloween, but it was so much more than trick-or-treating. It was 3-days long. And attendance was mandatory.

Christine Dorman
Nov 1, 20196 min read


Celtic Bards: Wielders of the Word
Celtic Bards were masters of the spoken (or sung) word. and with those words, they could make or break kings.

Christine Dorman
Oct 25, 20196 min read


Celtic Spirituality: Thin Places
The Caves at Keshcorran are believed to be an entrance to the Otherworld.

Christine Dorman
Oct 18, 20197 min read


Food and Fun for a Celtic Halloween
Divination was a part of Samhain activities so bring your fortune-telling tools to the Celtic Halloween party.

Christine Dorman
Oct 11, 20198 min read


A CELTIC HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION: Decorations
The room is dark. Participants are seated in a circle. Fire sparks in the center of the circle, grows, its flames leaping to life.

Christine Dorman
Oct 4, 20198 min read


Have a Celtic Halloween: Celtic Characters for Costumes
There’s a chill in the air. Trees are ablaze with red, orange, and golden leaves. It’s Autumn! That means Halloween is coming...Whether you

Christine Dorman
Sep 27, 20196 min read


QUIZ: ARE YOU A CELTIC ROCK STAR?
Are you a Celtic Rock Star when it comes to your knowledge of Celtic folklore? Take this quiz and find out?

Christine Dorman
Sep 20, 20194 min read


HERBS in CELTIC FOLKLORE, Part II: Plant Magic
Celts believed plants could be used for a variety of purposes--sometimes with magical results.

Christine Dorman
Sep 13, 20195 min read


Herbs in Celtic Folklore, Medicine, and Magic, Part 1: Fairy Doctors & Cunning Folk
A vast knowledge of herbs was a major tool in the toolbox for Celtic Fairy Doctors and Cunning Folk.

Christine Dorman
Sep 6, 20194 min read


Lughnasa: Celtic Celebration of the Harvest
Tailtiu enabled the Irish to reap a rich harvest. She cleared all the the land in Ireland so the Celts could farm it. Then...she died.

Christine Dorman
Aug 30, 20194 min read


Celtic Cousins: Scottish and Welsh Faeries
The Bean Nighe may seem frail, but avoid tangling with this Faerie! Some say that, if you get close to her, she will strike you with a stick

Christine Dorman
Aug 22, 20194 min read


IRISH FAERIES, Part. 2: Messengers of Death, Aquatic Shape-shifters, and Soul Hunters
The Sluagh Sidhe will fly into the bedrooms of the sick and dying to steal their souls.

Christine Dorman
Aug 15, 20196 min read


IRISH FAERIES: They’re No Disney Princesses!
Wherever the Dullahan stopped, someone died.

Christine Dorman
Aug 8, 20195 min read


BEWARE THE TREE SPIRIT! Celtic & Irish Tree Folklore
The Willow can walk at night. It follows strangers and mutters after them.

Christine Dorman
Aug 1, 20195 min read
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