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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!

Christine Dorman
Sep 3, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Aug 27, 20216 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Aug 21, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Aug 13, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Aug 6, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Jul 30, 20215 min read
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Summer Love: Celtic Romance and Marriage
Looking for summer love? Celtic folklore offers a few ways to attract it.

Christine Dorman
Jul 23, 20215 min read
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Great Scot! 14 Commonly Used Scottish Inventions
From phones to ATMs, Scottish ingenuity has made life much better for humankind.

Christine Dorman
Jul 16, 20214 min read
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Celtic Folklore Inspired Writing Prompts
Seeking inspiration for your next creative writing project? Try these Celtic-inspired writing prompts.

Christine Dorman
Jul 9, 20214 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Jul 2, 20216 min read
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Celtic Summer Deities
Brigid, Taranis, Lugh, the Oak King...Celtic folklore says it takes many deities to make a summer.

Christine Dorman
Jun 25, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Jun 18, 20214 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Jun 11, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Jun 4, 20216 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
May 21, 20216 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
May 14, 20216 min read
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Irish Superstitions for a Fun Friday
Saluting a lone magpie. Building a road around a fairy tree. This week's post explores Irish superstitions.

Christine Dorman
May 7, 20215 min read
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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!

Christine Dorman
Apr 30, 20215 min read
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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.

Christine Dorman
Apr 23, 20217 min read
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We Three Celtic Kings
Celtic lands were comprised of numerous territories ruled by petty kings, but here are three Celtic kings whose power was far from small.

Christine Dorman
Apr 16, 20216 min read
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