Gary and Ruthie bring you readings from the Classic Celtic books - everything for lovers of the Lore and stories of the Ancient Celts. We will cover the Celts, Fairies, Myths, Legends, Folklore and stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic realms. If like us, you have seen all those wonderful books that were once published about Celtic Mythology, Folklore, or the Fairies and wished that you had the time to read them, then you have found the right podcast to bring them to your fireside.
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911)
Chapter 19: Accessories of Cult
by
J. A. MacCulloch
This chapter covers Temples, Altars, Images, Symbols, and the Cult of Weapons of the Ancient Celts.
Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.
You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.
Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com (http://celticmythpodshow.com) or in Apple Podcasts.
Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte/).
24 May 2020
Festivals CT053
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911)
Chapter 18: Festivals
by
J. A. MacCulloch
The Celtic year was not at first regulated by the solstices and equinoxes, but by some method connected with agriculture or with the seasons.
Names Used in this Section
oidhche Samhain
Geimredh
Earrach
Oimelc
Samradh
Beltane
Cét-soman or Cét-samain
Samono-s
Cyntefyn
Foghamar
Lugnasadh
Brontroghain
Tille
Keating
samhanach
Mongfind
Mag-tured
Tuatha Dé Danann
Fomorians
Belenos
M. D'Arbois
belo-te[p]niâ
Belisama
te[p]nos
Beltane carline
cailleach
Professor Pearson
Mannhardt and Dr. Frazer
Cæsar, Strabo, and Diodorus
Irish as Lugnasad, in Gaelic as Lunasdal or Lunasduinn, and in Manx as Laa Luanys
Lugudunum
Goel-aoust, Gul-austus, and Gwyl Awst
Lugh mac Ethlenn
Rennes Dindsenchas
Demeter and Kore
Namnite women
Dionysius Periegetes
S. Gregory of Tours
Berecynthia
Augustodunum
Professor Anwyl to be the goddess Brigindu
Teutonic cult of Nerthus, the Phrygian of Cybele, the Hindu of Bhavani, and the Roman ritual of the Bona Dea.
Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.
You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.
Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com (http://celticmythpodshow.com) or in Apple Podcasts.
Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte/).
10 May 2020
Tabu CT052
The Religion of the Ancient Celts (1911)
Chapter 17: Tabu
by
J. A. MacCulloch
The Irish geis, pl. geasa, which may be rendered by Tabu, had two senses. It meant something which must not be done for fear of disastrous consequences, and also an obligation to do something commanded by another.
Names Used in this Section
geis, pl. geasa
Diarmaid
Ben Gulban
Oengus
Fionn
Cúchulainn
Conaire
Cruachan
Doel
The Destruction of Da Derga's Hoste
síd-folk
Religion of the Ancient Celts can be found on Sacred Texts.
You can find out more about J. A. McCulloch on Wikipedia.
Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for a dramatic re-telling of the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com (http://celticmythpodshow.com) or in Apple Podcasts.
Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte. You can find their music on the Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte/).
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