Celtic Myths & Tales by Jake Jackson6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() We will hear of terrifying gods and courageous warriors, of a monstrous cyclops and of women of great beauty and mystery. They bring to us the people of ancient times giving us names such as Deirdre, Oisin, Niamh, Diarmuid, Fionn and Gráinne names that are not just remembered but are still very much in use today. They talk of ancient gods and ancient heroes, of magic and bravery. They tell how the first people came to Ireland. Ireland’s myths, are contained in collections first written down by early Christian Irish monks but, in common with all other Celtic societies, related orally by countless generations before that.Īlthough heavily influenced by the Christian ethos of the monks, the original pagan magic and majesty are not entirely lost in the tales of our prehistoric ancestors. They are not only the vehicle by which a culture can explain its origins, but myths are also a means by which various strands of a culture, such as clans or tribes and even diverging nations will find commonality. Every culture on earth has its myths and folklore. ![]()
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