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Irish Myths StoryTime

Irish Myths StoryTime

By: I. E. Kneverday
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 Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full. An ever-so-brief introduction will explain the origin of the myth in question and the version/translation that you'll be listening to. Head over to IrishMyths.com or check out the IrishMyths YouTube channel if you want to journey down Irish and Celtic mythology rabbit holes. This is StoryTime. And now, your story...I. E. Kneverday Social Sciences
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  • St. Patrick’s Contest of Miracles

    St. Patrick’s Contest of Miracles
    Mar 8 2025

    Get your fire extinguishers ready: things are about to get heated.


    Muirchú’s account of St. Patrick’s contest of miracles with the druid at Tara, as detailed in the 7th-century Vita sancti Patricii (Life of Saint Patrick)


    00:00 Teaser

    00:21 Introduction

    03:39 Your story: The Contest of Miracles

    09:05 End credits


    Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/


    Might I recommend my article “Was St. Patrick a Murderer? Why Did He Write His Confession?”: https://irishmyths.com/2022/03/13/was-st-patrick-a-murderer/


    More of an audio-visual learner? My explainer videos on the IrishMyths YouTube channel have got you covered: https://www.youtube.com/@irishmyths/videos


    Given the subject of this story, you might be interested in the following:

    -“The Pagan Origins of St. Patrick’s Day”: https://youtu.be/yHdKmjWFGsM?si=uwZNQyi4YvnroFHS

    -“St. Patrick vs. Crom Cruach: Destroying a Celtic Idol”: https://youtu.be/MM2beTEExnw?si=XN14D4Onp-eaSUAf

    -“Was St. Patrick Really Kidnapped by Pirates?”: https://youtu.be/cBacOzjuuAc?si=1HWUutFw_hNotIUG

    -“Was St. Patrick a Murderer?”: https://youtu.be/dXGhhbmLE8w?si=BwcmwZYUQCZ19tp_


    Books by me, I. E. Kneverday:

    (Note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below.)

    -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc

    -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg

    -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0

    -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO

    -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG

    -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v


    Music by me (under my stage name Bard of Boston)

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ID5N3zxA7tR1zdvabCmcT

    Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CTJ86DH2

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/celtic-grab-bag/1728992132\
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    10 mins
  • The Lament of the Hag of Beara

    The Lament of the Hag of Beara
    Feb 5 2025
    This medieval Irish poem is like a nursery rhyme. Only it doesn’t rhyme. And it’s not for children. Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death. 00:00 Teaser 00:16 Introduction 02:39 Your story: The Lament of the Hag of Beara 08:04 End credits Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/ Might I recommend my article “Who Is the Celtic Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained”: https://irishmyths.com/2025/01/28/cailleach/ More of an audio-visual learner? My explainer videos on the IrishMyths YouTube channel have got you covered: https://www.youtube.com/@irishmyths/videos Given the subject of this story, you might be interested in the following: -“Irish Goddess of Winter? The Cailleach Explained: https://youtu.be/MwTrinm1A1U?si=r0N2iCM3XPxl8sXt -“The Holly King & Oak King Explained”: https://youtu.be/EWq0c5UhXgU?si=pbiEblLQgnFEk0VK -”How Many Celtic Otherworlds Are There?”: https://youtu.be/BFVoqVAxP_s?si=agcMlxxfwMPqMq4S -“What Is a Banshee?”: https://youtu.be/Bua82CdZA4I?si=yTJT9dhvR3kDC59E -“Celtic Sacred Trees (in Ireland and Beyond)”: https://youtu.be/9m0iiEVL-TY?si=DTKp6HZB-RY71fcA -“Differences Between Myths, Legends, Folktales, and Fairytales”: https://youtu.be/kpLqEKLrxnc?si=ZOkzkHqdY13w7p4K Books by me, I. E. Kneverday: (Note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below.) -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0 -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v Music by me (under my stage name Bard of Boston) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ID5N3zxA7tR1zdvabCmcT Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CTJ86DH2 Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/celtic-grab-bag/1728992132\
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    9 mins
  • The Selfish Giant

    The Selfish Giant
    Jan 4 2025

    A tall tale about greed, love, and the changing of the seasons, penned by one of Ireland’s most famous writers, Oscar Wilde.

    Sneak through that hole in the garden wall and shimmy up a tree. It’s time for The Selfish Giant.

    00:00 Teaser

    00:23 Introduction

    03:12 Your story: The Selfish Giant

    11:42 End credits

    Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/

    Might I recommend my article “They Might Be Giants: 10 Colossal Celts of Irish Myth & Legend”: https://irishmyths.com/2022/09/20/giants/

    More of an audio-visual learner? My explainer videos on the IrishMyths YouTube channel have got you covered: https://www.youtube.com/@irishmyths/videos

    Given the subject of this story, you might be interested in the following:

    -“The Holly King & Oak King Explained”: https://youtu.be/EWq0c5UhXgU?si=pbiEblLQgnFEk0VK

    -“Celtic Sacred Trees (in Ireland and Beyond)”: https://youtu.be/9m0iiEVL-TY?si=DTKp6HZB-RY71fcA

    -“Differences Between Myths, Legends, Folktales, and Fairytales”: https://youtu.be/kpLqEKLrxnc?si=ZOkzkHqdY13w7p4K

    Books by me, I. E. Kneverday:

    (Note: I may earn a small affiliate commission if you buy through the links below.)

    -Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3BJE7yc

    -Irish Myths in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Qi5xjg

    -Samhain in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3Bkp2D0

    -Irish Monsters in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3SXQgFO

    -Saint Patrick in Your Pocket: https://amzn.to/3ZWMWxG

    -The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City https://amzn.to/4e8JU0v

    Music by me (under my stage name Bard of Boston)

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3ID5N3zxA7tR1zdvabCmcT

    Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CTJ86DH2

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/celtic-grab-bag/1728992132\
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    13 mins
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