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Irish Mythology Podcast

Irish Mythology Podcast

By: Marcas O hUiscín
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 Marcas and Stephie adapt and retell famous, and not so famous stories from Irish Mythology and Folklore. Each episode features a dramatic reading of one of these tales, along with a deep dive into the original versions that they are adapted from. Encounter mighty warriors, druids, witches, demons, monsters, gods, fairies, ghosts, saints, and scholars as we travel to magical locations in the Irish otherworld - below the ground, under the sea, in the sky and beyond the realm of comprehension. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/irishmythologypodcastMarcas O hUiscín Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Milesians part 2: The Invisible Kingdom

    The Milesians part 2: The Invisible Kingdom
    Aug 22 2024

    The Milesians are here!

    Discover the mythical ancestors of the Gaelic Irish and their journey from the city known today as A Coruña in Galicia.

    Íth, Míl and their crew have set sail for the island from Íth’s vision but the sea and the gods who govern it have other ideas. Before they reach their destination they must weather a deadly storm, and even then, the island beyond the waves is not exactly welcoming.

    We talk about the euhemerising and re-enchanting myth, the archaeology and genetics of Neolithic and early Bronze Age Ireland, the Dingle Peninsula, Peig, languages of Ireland, and the stray sod .

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    Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh.

    Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh

    Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh

    Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

    All other sounds Creative Commons


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Milesians part 1: Breoghán's Tower

    The Milesians part 1: Breoghán's Tower
    Aug 10 2023

    The Milesians are coming!

    Discover the mythical ancestors of the Gaelic Irish and their journey from the city known today as A Coruña in Galicia.

    Íth sees a mysterious island across the sea from atop his father's tower in the north west Iberian settlement of Brigantia. Despite the discouragement of the elders, he and his nephew Míl forge a plan to sail to this magical land that one day will be known as Ireland.


    We talk about the Book of Invasions, real life prehistoric migrations, the place lore of Galicia, the camino, generational conflict and, unlikely church music.

    credits

    Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh.

    Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín

    Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh

    Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

    All other sounds Creative Commons

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    57 mins
  • Wheel of the Seasons (Moytura Epilogue)

    Wheel of the Seasons (Moytura Epilogue)
    Jul 6 2023
    We talk about the relevance of Irish Mythology in a time of climate crisis, the meaning of The Second Battle of Moytura, ancient Irish calendar customs, astrological agriculture, and M People. Bres faces trial for treason! Does the Fomorian collaborator have anything to offer in return for his life? The Dagda, Lugh and, Ogma travel to The Hebridies to take back The Dagda’s harp and the stolen cattle herd of Ireland. Starring: Lugh, Bres, The Dagda, Ogma, Éire, Elatha. Co Starring: Máeltne Mórbrethach, Loch Half Green, Fomorian Goat Man, Fomorian Man Goat. A cautionary tale on why you shouldn’t hang the magic harp you stole on the wall of your banqueting hall. credits Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Main story background music by szegvari, MusicByMisterbates, and Andrewkn. All other sounds Creative Commons
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    44 mins
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