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Whisper of the Winds, Irish Mythology and Folklore

Whisper of the Winds, Irish Mythology and Folklore

By: Amanda Cunningham
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 Whisper of the Winds, Cogar na Gaoithe Irish mythology & folklore Irish mythology has survived thousands of years through our oral tradition. Story telling, an ancient art combining poetry & history brings to life the tales of heroes & gods, of invasions and of the otherworld. Listen to epics, and the magic of Irish mythology and folklore that shaped our people &our culture. Amanda takes an ancient, highly respected tradition into 2025, with added terrible jokes, a dose of realism and some analysis, academic & … other. She also accepts pity caffeine www.buymeacoffee.com/whisperofthewindsAmanda Cunningham World
Episodes
  • Episode 19 - Lugh and Bres. Tuatha Dé Danann vs Fomorians

    Episode 19 - Lugh and Bres. Tuatha Dé Danann vs Fomorians
    May 4 2025

    Nuada rights the wrongs of Bres, Lugh escapes his grandfather’s assassination attempt and both find themselves on opposing sides of their half Tuatha half Fomorians lineages. Tensions mount and preparations are made for the next battle for Ireland, but who were Bres and Lugh and what brought them to war? Well, let me tell you a story…
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    20 mins
  • Episode 18 - Bealtaine

    Episode 18 - Bealtaine
    May 1 2025

    Welcome back after an unfortunate sos beag, our host, Amanda, is mostly able to talk and breathe at the same time, just in time for the official start of Summer, Bealtaine festivals and traditions are our topic for today, so grab your bag o’cans and join us by the (Bon) fire for a quick chat.

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    7 mins
  • Episode 17 - We Need to Talk About the Fomorians

    Episode 17 - We Need to Talk About the Fomorians
    Mar 2 2025

    In this episode we feature Balor of the Evil Eye, king of the Fomorians and the birth of the god Lugh, half Fomorian, raised by the Tuatha de Danann and prophesied to greatness.

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    33 mins
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