Celtic Mythology

Beginning with a new translation of The Elucidation by foremost esotericist Gareth Knight and Caitlín Matthews, the authors provide a complete commentary on the poem, revealing a startling alternative cause of the Wasteland and the Grail quest, one which has a profound resonance with our own times. They examine the forgotten story of the Faery Wars and explain the Faery Accord, an agreement that once existed between humans and the Faery and upon which the spiritual and physical health of the land depends.

In the epic saga of "Chronicles of Womania: The Light of Galdramar," Sonja and her allies face a cataclysmic battle against Thor's dark forces to restore balance to the cosmos. Amidst gods, mortals, and mythical beings, they wield venom-laced weapons and ancient magic, confronting death trolls, soul reapers, and draugrs. As alliances are forged and sacrifices made, Sonja's unwavering determination leads her through a maelstrom of heroism and chaos, fighting to end Thor’s reign and preserve the fate of all realms.

From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine. You'll gain a deep understanding of the events that have shaped this unique and vibrant country.

✤ The final battle for the land of Erin begins... ✤ In the war between Light and Darkness, can love be the ultimate weapon? The land of Erin lies dying under Cythraul's dark forces. Volcanoes spew their fury, the earth trembles, and nature itself turns corrupt. While survivors seek refuge in Cruachan, fearing another attack from the Fomors, Queen Maeve embarks on a desperate journey to Scottie to beg for help from the witches of the Ancient Faith. Meanwhile, Avana must face her greatest battle yet: the one against the Shadow growing within. As the Red Dragon awakens in her blood, the ...

All over the world, people have reported encounters with a race of tiny people who are neither human nor deity. This book reclaims that lost, rich heritage of working with faery folk that our Pagan ancestors took for granted. Edain McCoy teaches how to work with faeries in a mutually beneficial way. Practice rituals and spells in which faeries can participate, and discover tips to help facilitate faery contact.

Conor and his sword companions must leave the safety of the faéry kingdom for the barbarian Scálda threaten to overrun Eirlandia. As he fights for his people’s survival, Conor discovers that several of the clan leaders have betrayed their nation by aiding the Scálda. The corruption is such that Conor and his men choose to become outcasts, clan-less and open to attack by friend and foe alike. They form their own warband...and the beginning of a legend as Conor unites the common people of Eirlandia to drive the poison from their land.

The tale of the Holly King is an ancient one. In this re-telling it gives the story a bit more depth, new layers of love, and a clear understanding of this timeless story of the change in the seasons. This is not just a story of the Holly King but also of the Oak King, his brother and counterpart. In the future, they together would balance the wheel of the year. They would bring a peaceful change to the lands with the harmonious passing of the seasons. They would ensure an amicable transformation from the spring and summer months to the cold wind and snow of the autumn and wintertime. But ...

In this audiobook, you’ll discover Celtic historical facts like these and so much more. Whether you’re already familiar with the Celts or whether you’ve never even heard of them, this audiobook is for you. If you would like to delve into their lives, culture, and modern Ireland’s Celtic heritage, you can find all of that in this comprehensive, captivating guide.

We think of fairies as little winged people with magic wands, but Irish fairies were flesh-and-blood extraterrestrials who towered over humans. We knew them as angels, demons, phantoms, mermaids, fairies, gods and not-gods, and the Gentry. Giant, chalk-white humanoids with piercing blue eyes, and flaming red or golden-yellow hair cascading in curls over their shoulders, that’s the true appearance of the ancient fairies of Ireland who came down from the cosmos thousands of years ago.

Have you ever wondered what lies in the history of Ireland's past? What they believed and the epic legends they created. In this guide, I introduce you to the four cycles of gods from Ireland's past and the mischief they got up to. I look at the legendary Cuchulainn, Morrigan, Dagda, and many more.

After a summer away, Kelcie Murphy is excited to be back at the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. But she and her friends have barely settled in when they receive a visit from her mother—the war goddess, Nemain—with a warning of coming calamity. The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth in the Lands of Summer, is going to be stolen. And only Kelcie and her mates can stop it. As they travel with the rest of the students to Summer City to take part in the glorious Ascension Ceremony, Kelcie has no time for the military parade, the lavish ball, or even to visit her father.

When the Luck of the Irish Runs Out... This St. Patrick's Day, the city of Chicago will be painted green, but in the Celtic Spirits pub, a sinister presence is brewing. Black Annis, the malevolent spirit from ancient Celtic lore, has found an unlikely entry point into our world, and she's got her sights set on chaos. As the revelry reaches its peak, the bartender finds himself ensnared in her evil grasp, forced to aid in her dark plan to open a portal to her twisted realm. Will anyone survive the night, or will the luck of the Irish be consumed by an ancient evil?

Realms of the Round Table presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation of readers by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond.

Tara faces her toughest decisions yet: love or self-respect, family or freedom, and ultimately . . . life or death. After years living under the thumb of a tyrannical Fae mob boss and sacrificing for her family, magical tracker Tara Knightley's world is changing in every way. She's finally found love with the man of her dreams, she's coming into her own with her talents, and she's discovering that her Fae roots run deeper than she ever guessed. But then things begin to unravel. First, Judah's pack forces him to make an impossible choice that could mean the end of his new relationship with ...

After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet - and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm — the one he is from. Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods, fae and monsters.

A magical gift from the fae. A disturbing prophecy. An impending war. When a soothsayer faces her final days, can she find her lone heir before she’s gone forever? Ireland, 1177. In an ancient realm where fate and enchantment intertwine, a magical gift bestowed by the fae holds the key to a seer's legacy. As Orlagh, a revered soothsayer, nears the end of her days, her prophecies of imminent war are dismissed by those deaf to the echoes of destiny. Left with nothing but an innocent young apprentice in a world plagued by ignorance, Orlagh yearns to find her lone heir and pass on the family ...

Within this audiobook lies the heart of Irish identity—a rich heritage of storytelling that has been passed down through the generations, from the mysterious Druids and the formidable Tuatha Dé Danann to legendary heroes whose deeds are still sung. Meet the awe-inspiring gods and goddesses who wielded power over life and death and shaped the destiny of Ireland itself.

In the wake of her parents’ tragic death, Kateryna embarks on a new chapter, moving to Scotland to live at the mysterious Thistlewood Manor. Overlooking the haunting beauty of Glencairn Loch, the manor harbours secrets that refuse to stay buried. As shadows deepen and whispers of the past resurface, Kateryna uncovers a centuries-old curse. A tale of family, mystery, and the unseen forces that shape our lives, this is a journey into the heart of history’s secrets, and the courage to break the curse.

In Ireland, truth, folklore, mythology, and legend are indistinguishably interwoven into a Celtic knot of strangeness. From fact to fiction and the peculiar to the bizarre, unravel some of Ireland’s most curious lore: the Blarney Stone kissing ceremony, the giant behind the Giant’s Causeway, the escapades of Saint Patrick, and the myths of the 1690 battle of the River Boyne, among many others.

A world in turmoil. A new religion. A struggling community. Can a pagan woman protect her family without falling prey to both Christians and power-hungry Fae? Ireland, 470. In an ancient world torn between old traditions and new beliefs, a pagan woman finds herself caught in a perilous struggle to protect her family from the clutches of both zealous Christians and power-hungry Fae. Clíodhna mourns the presumed loss of her husband, and as the months pass with no sign of his return, she clings to her ancestral customs. She distrusts the encroaching dominance of the burgeoning Christian faith...