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    Celtic Tree Symbolism
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 10, 2021
    • 7 min

    Celtic Tree Symbolism

    Celtic culture sees signs in all aspects of nature and finds powerful symbolism in trees.
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    The Banshee and the Blarney Stone
    Christine Dorman
    • Sep 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Banshee and the Blarney Stone

    Stories about Cliodhna, the banshee who enchanted the Blarney Stone, show they aren’t old hag monsters. But they are faeries, so use care!
    37 views0 comments
    Seven Mystical, Mysterious Spots in Wales
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 27, 2021
    • 6 min

    Seven Mystical, Mysterious Spots in Wales

    Wales is filled with mystical sites that have stories to enhance their mystery. Here are the stories behind seven of them.
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    The Irish Otherworld, Oisin, and the Pig-Faced Princess
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 21, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Irish Otherworld, Oisin, and the Pig-Faced Princess

    The Celtic Otherworld is mysterious and alluring but, as Oisin discovered, a trip there and back can be hazardous to a human's health.
    24 views0 comments
    The Inside Scoop on Celtic Faeries
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 13, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Inside Scoop on Celtic Faeries

    Butterfly wings and magic wands? Forget the stereotypes! Get the skinny on what Celtic folklore says faeries are really like.
    50 views0 comments
    Never Upset a Celtic Goddess: Ceridwen and Morrigan
    Christine Dorman
    • Aug 6, 2021
    • 5 min

    Never Upset a Celtic Goddess: Ceridwen and Morrigan

    It’s never wise to anger a Celtic goddess. Stories about Ceridwen and Morrigan demonstrate the consequences.
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    Celtic Spirituality: the Sacredness of Creation
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Celtic Spirituality: the Sacredness of Creation

    Celtic spirituality teaches that all things have a spark of the Divine in them. All is sacred and all can lead to an experience of God.
    46 views0 comments
    Summer Love: Celtic Romance and Marriage
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 23, 2021
    • 5 min

    Summer Love: Celtic Romance and Marriage

    Looking for summer love? Celtic folklore offers a few ways to attract it.
    16 views0 comments
    Great Scot! 14 Commonly Used Scottish Inventions
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 16, 2021
    • 4 min

    Great Scot! 14 Commonly Used Scottish Inventions

    From phones to ATMs, Scottish ingenuity has made life much better for humankind.
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    Celtic Folklore Inspired Writing Prompts
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    Celtic Folklore Inspired Writing Prompts

    Seeking inspiration for your next creative writing project? Try these Celtic-inspired writing prompts.
    39 views0 comments
    Ireland’s Most Haunted County: Offaly
    Christine Dorman
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 6 min

    Ireland’s Most Haunted County: Offaly

    The story of the Red Lady of Leap Castle is one of brutality and tragedy. Discover the ghosts who live on in Ireland’s most haunted county.
    17 views0 comments
    Celtic Summer Deities
    Christine Dorman
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 5 min

    Celtic Summer Deities

    Brigid, Taranis, Lugh, the Oak King...Celtic folklore says it takes many deities to make a summer.
    28 views0 comments
    Basking in the Summer Solstice: Celtic Folklore Traditions
    Christine Dorman
    • Jun 18, 2021
    • 4 min

    Basking in the Summer Solstice: Celtic Folklore Traditions

    The summer solstice is a time to celebrate the sun, plant seeds, reflect on life, and connect with the magic that surrounds us.
    67 views0 comments
    Exploring Meaning: Celtic Animal Symbolism
    Christine Dorman
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 5 min

    Exploring Meaning: Celtic Animal Symbolism

    From gentle deer to stubborn bulls and ominous ravens, in Celtic culture an encounter with an animal carries with it a message to be heeded.
    91 views0 comments
    History & Mystery: Exploring Celtic Standing Stones
    Christine Dorman
    • Jun 4, 2021
    • 6 min

    History & Mystery: Exploring Celtic Standing Stones

    Think Stonehenge is cool? There are many more stone circles in the Celtic lands, some even older than England's famous one.
    55 views2 comments
    Don’t Believe Your Eyes: Seven Celtic Shapeshifters
    Christine Dorman
    • May 21, 2021
    • 6 min

    Don’t Believe Your Eyes: Seven Celtic Shapeshifters

    Is it a seal or a Selkie? A bunny or a Puca? In the lands of the Celts, what you see isn't always what you get.
    74 views0 comments
    Cornwall: Land of the English Celts
    Christine Dorman
    • May 14, 2021
    • 6 min

    Cornwall: Land of the English Celts

    Cornwall is nestled in a southwestern part of England but its history, culture and native language are far more Celtic than English.
    29 views2 comments
    Irish Superstitions for a Fun Friday
    Christine Dorman
    • May 7, 2021
    • 5 min

    Irish Superstitions for a Fun Friday

    Saluting a lone magpie. Building a road around a fairy tree. This week's post explores Irish superstitions.
    26 views2 comments
    Beltane: Season of Light and Possibilities
    Christine Dorman
    • Apr 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Beltane: Season of Light and Possibilities

    As we come out of the cold greyness of winter, the sunshine and hope of Beltane are exactly what we need!
    16 views0 comments
    Maeve and Rhiannon: Never Underestimate a Celtic Woman
    Christine Dorman
    • Apr 23, 2021
    • 7 min

    Maeve and Rhiannon: Never Underestimate a Celtic Woman

    Stories of the beautiful warrior queen Maeve and the Welsh enchantress Rhiannon reveal strong Celtic women who are not to be trifled with.
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