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Why I Formed the Society of Banshee Supporters
The banshee's image has been battered since the story of this Irish folklore faerie crossed the Atlantic. It’s time to reclaim her goodness!

Christine Dorman
Jun 24, 20225 min read
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Summer and Winter Solstices: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between the summer and winter solstices? Here’s the answer from a Celtic folklore perspective.

Christine Dorman
Jun 17, 20225 min read
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The Isle of Man’s Rich Celtic Culture
The Isle of Man has a rich Celtic folk tradition—but with its own unique twists.

Christine Dorman
Jun 10, 20226 min read
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Merlin’s Multiple Personas
Merlin is among the best-known characters of Arthurian legend, but he’s much more complex than the befuddled wizard from a Disney movie.

Christine Dorman
Jun 3, 20227 min read
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It Can’t Be Life as Usual
A reflection after the mass shootings at Buffalo, New York and Ulvalde, Texas.

Christine Dorman
May 27, 20223 min read
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From Folklore to Fiction: My Celtic-Inspired Novel Characters
Fantasy is overflowing with witches, vampires, & zombies. Celtic folklore can provide inspiration for creating a different enchanted forest.

Christine Dorman
May 20, 20225 min read
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Celtic Inspiration: Using Folklore Characters in Creative Fiction
Struggling to come up with characters for your fiction? Here’s how I used Celtic folklore as inspiration.

Christine Dorman
May 13, 20226 min read
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A Celtic Summer Trio: Aengus, Ainé, and Brigid
Aengus, Ainé, and Brigid are young, powerful rock star deities the Celts associated with summer.

Christine Dorman
May 6, 20225 min read
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Beltane: The Dawning of Summer
Beltane marks the start of summer and the light half of the year. It’s a time of growth, potential, and possibilities.

Christine Dorman
Apr 29, 20226 min read
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By Design: Celtic Artwork
Celtic art is popular on jewelry and posters, but there is much more to it. in this post, discover its history and rich symbolism.

Christine Dorman
Apr 22, 20225 min read
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Blessed Holidays
Wishing you holiday blessings for Passover, Easter, and Ramadan.

Christine Dorman
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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Macbeth: Shakespeare versus Scottish History
Macbeth was a real medieval king of Scotland, but was he as villainous as Shakespeare’s character?

Christine Dorman
Apr 8, 20225 min read
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Glasgow: A Gem in Scotland’s Crown
A bustling port city with a reputation as an excellent cultural center, Glasgow is a not-so-hidden gem in the Scottish lowlands.

Christine Dorman
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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The Family Troubles of Bran the Blessed
This Welsh myth shows that even a giant who’s the High King can run into problems because of troublesome relatives.

Christine Dorman
Mar 25, 20226 min read
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Saint Patrick’s Day Questions, Trivia, and Folklore
Before donning that Póg mo thóin t-shirt for St. Paddy’s Day, make sure you know what the Irish phrase means.

Christine Dorman
Mar 18, 20226 min read
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Before JFK There Was Al Smith
Al Smith is an Irish American Catholic politician who, unlike JFK, has mostly been forgotten. Here’s why he shouldn’t be.

Christine Dorman
Mar 11, 20226 min read
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Irish Cultural Heritage: Two Beloved Myths
To celebrate Irish American Heritage month, here are two gems of Irish mythology: Dagda’s Harp and the Children of Lir.

Christine Dorman
Mar 4, 20226 min read
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Seven Spooky Spots in Scotland
For millennia, souls have walked across the ancient Celtic landscape of Scotland. Some have lingered.

Christine Dorman
Feb 25, 20227 min read
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Irish Spoken Here: The Gaeltacht
The Irish Gaeltacht regions keep the ancient language and traditional culture alive while staying much in step with the 21st century.

Christine Dorman
Feb 18, 20225 min read
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Love of the Irish
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Irish folklore, traditions, and superstitions about love and marriage.

Christine Dorman
Feb 11, 20226 min read
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