The mythical beasts of Irish folklore. by Neil Parkinson
The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost), pooka, phouka, phooka, phooca, puca or púka, is primarily a creature of Irish folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities. The creatures were said to be shape changers which could take the appearance of black horses, goats and rabbits. The púca has counterparts throughout the Celtic cultures of Northwest Europe. For instance, in Welsh mythology it is named the pwca and in Cornis
Blarney Woollen Mills tells the tale of the classic Irish legend - the Children of Lir. The story is rich in Irish folklore, myths and magic.
You’ve definitely heard of these ten famous myths and legends from Irish folklore! Which is your favourite of these famous Irish legends?
Irish fairy tales and folklore are populated with a wonderful collection of magical creatures and supernatural beings. Leprechauns are so famous they can sell breakfast cereal, and many people have heard the legend of the Banshee—but what about...
Ireland is laden with ancient myths and spell-binding folklore. You’ll find plenty of interesting beasts in this A-Z list of Irish mythological creatures.
Irish Folklore: 23 Irish legends and myths
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Name: Faoladh, Conroicht Area of Origin: Ireland The Faoladh is a non-hostile werewolf found in ancient Irish mythology, believed to protect children and stand guard over wounded men. Prior to the...
Halloween is fast approaching and so it’s time to get into the spirit of things. Ireland is nation covered in history, myths and legends. This is the perfect time of year to remember these ancient stories. So grab a blanket, a cup of tea and imagine the sounds of a crackling fire as we dive into Ireland’s ancient myths
Folklore tales in Ireland are full of Irish mythological creatures. From the commonly known leprechauns and banshees to lesser-known Irish folklore creatures, there is a wide range. Some are scary and others are harmful. In this post, you can discover just some of the creatures in Irish mythology to know about.
The Kelpie often appears with its mane dripping with water, standing near a freshwater stream, river or lake.
Irish Folklore: 23 Irish legends and myths
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Folklore tales in Ireland are full of Irish mythological creatures. From the commonly known leprechauns and banshees to lesser-known Irish folklore creatures, there is a wide range. Some are scary and others are harmful. In this post, you can discover just some of the creatures in Irish mythology to know about.
When I came across a mention of the Dobhar-chu on Tumblr, I knew this was something I’d want to write about. It doesn’t look like there’s all that much information available onlin…
Ireland’s long history is riddled with ancient mythology and folklore. Ireland’s ancient societies, the Druids and the Celtics, believed in the power of magic and many of these beliefs spread to modern day legends told again and again across the country. Stories of warriors with all the knowledge of the world, fairies playing pranks on farm owners and leprechauns hiding their gold at the end of a rainbow add to the mysterious appeal of Ireland. 10. The Banshee The Banshee was a woman who carried with her an omen of death. Sometimes you saw the Banshee as an old woman
I is for Imp Learn more here. The term “imp” is somewhat general and sometimes interchangeable with “fairy” or “demon” – depending on what you’re reading – which causes a lot of confusion as to wha…
Folklore tales in Ireland are full of Irish mythological creatures. From the commonly known leprechauns and banshees to lesser-known Irish folklore creatures, there is a wide range. Some are scary and others are harmful. In this post, you can discover just some of the creatures in Irish mythology to know about.
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The legendary Celtic hero Finn MacCool was the leader of the Fianna Éireann, a corps of 3rd-century warriors and hunters that protected Ireland from invasion. Stories of the…
You’ve definitely heard of these ten famous myths and legends from Irish folklore! Which is your favourite of these famous Irish legends?
This article looks at the main traditions in Irish folk tales, which include warrior myths, romantic tragedies, ghost stories and local fairy stories.
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Overview. Joseph Jacobs published his first volume of Celtic Fairy Tales in 1892, followed by More Celtic Fairy Tales in 1895. Both books draw on a wide range of Celtic sources (primarily Irish, Scottish, and Welsh), and they feature many different story genres. This reading unit starts out with the mythological legend of The Fate of the Children of Lir which takes place during the era of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the legendary kings and heroes of Ireland's distant past. There are comical stories here too, like The Dream of Owen O'Mulready or the hilarious Story of the McAndrew Family. You will see what happens when the devil in human form is employed as a ploughman by The Farmer of Liddesdale, and of course there are several stories here about the fairy folk, such as the wonderful Legend of Knockgrafton which is about the fairy music, or Elidore, which is about a boy's journey into the land of the fairy folk. Language. Jacobs tells the fairy tales in modern literary prose, so it is not difficult reading. Story Length. This units contains stories of varying length: some are single-page stories, some are two pages long, and some are three pages long. Navigation. You will find the table of contents below, and you can also use this link to see the story posts displayed on two pages total: More Celtic Fairy Tales. Click "Older Posts" at the bottom of that page to see the second page. READING A: The Fate of the Children of Lir The Fate of the Children of Lir (cont.) The Fate of the Children of Lir (end) The Vision of MacConglinney The Vision of MacConglinney (cont.) Dream of Owen O'Mulready The Story of the McAndrew Family The Story of the McAndrew Family (cont.) READING B: The Farmer of Liddesdale The Legend of Knockgrafton The Legend of Knockgrafton (cont.) Elidore How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery The Ridere of Riddles The Ridere of Riddles (cont.)
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Folklore tales in Ireland are full of Irish mythological creatures. From the commonly known leprechauns and banshees to lesser-known Irish folklore creatures, there is a wide range. Some are scary and others are harmful. In this post, you can discover just some of the creatures in Irish mythology to know about.
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Irish Folklore: 23 Irish legends and myths
Blarney Woollen Mills tells the tale of the classic Irish legend - the Children of Lir. The story is rich in Irish folklore, myths and magic.
