Beneath Ireland’s rolling hills, beneath its rivers, stone circles, fairy forts and ancient mounds, there are stories as old as human history, stories of supernatural forces, creation and destruction, wisdom and transformation. Stories that once shaped who we were…and may still shape who we are becoming.

Today, I’m joined by journalist and the creator of Mythical Ireland, Anthony Murphy for a deep dive into the hidden world of Irish mythology. We explore the origins of Ireland’s ancient stories, how Christian monks preserved and reshaped them, and why sites like Newgrange, which is older than the pyramids, still hold such power over the imagination.

We also delve into deities like the Cailleach, Cú Chulainn, the legendary Salmon of Knowledge, and what modern society may have lost by drifting away from its ancient rites of passage and sacred storytelling. This is a conversation about identity, and the soul of a nation, which seems to be diluting more and more as modernity forges on. At the heart of this conversation is the story of Ireland.

Links

• Mythical Ireland website
• My new thriller How It Falls Apart out now 🧨
• Dark Finds Podcast IG 👀 
• Patreon 🙌🏼
• Dark Finds IG 💀
• Dark Finds YouTube Channel 🎬 
• Dark Finds Book 📖 

Takeaways

• Anthony Murphy has been a journalist for over 30 years.
• Mythical Ireland was established in March 2000.
• Irish mythology is less known compared to Greek and Norse mythology.
• The origins of Irish mythology are intertwined with biblical narratives.
• Newgrange is over 5,000 years old and aligned with the winter solstice.
• The Kalyak is an ancient deity associated with creation myths.
• The Salmon of Knowledge is a significant tale in Irish mythology.
• Irish myths often reflect the relationship between humans and nature.
• The preservation of Irish mythology is crucial for cultural identity.
• Modern society has lost touch with traditional rites of passage.

Keywords

Irish mythology, Anthony Murphy, Newgrange, ancient deities, folklore, Celtic history, oral tradition, mythology preservation, sacred sites, cultural heritage, Cú Chulainn, Tír na nÓg, ancient Ireland, Irish history.

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