Into The Mythic - Ancient Irish Stories for Modern Times
Leeanne O' DonnellJoin us as we journey back and find new meanings in some very ancient stories. Leeanne O Donnell and Pol O Colmain revisit Ireland's ancient legends with fresh ears - peeling back the layers to uncover what resonance these stories might have for us now in the 21st Century. Some stories endure for thousands of years and these ones have - so what are they trying to tell us ?
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureHistory | |||
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How did people winter in ancient Ireland and how did their understanding of the land and the seasons feed into the myths and legends of this society ? This wide ranging conversation takes us from Bog Bodies to Newgrange with few good stories along th... more
A special Halloween episode exploring the origins of the Cailleach.
An exploration of this incredibly potent female archetype in Irish Mythology.
More than a witch, more than a hag, she takes us right back to the origin of humanity.
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Episode 9 : This week Pol tells us about mysterious islands off the coast of Ireland that have been talked about for thousands of years - floating islands that have been glimpsed out beyond the horizon but have never been mapped...
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In this story a radiant otherworldly woman emerges from the woods to marry an ordinary man .... with disastrous consequences ....
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Such a beautifully presented, well researched and fascinating podcast. Thank you so much.
Apple Podcasts5Kateec19
Canada5 months ago - Beautiful Storytelling
Just lovely. Tis trying times and the relief I feel listening to these wise voices delve into myths for truth, wisdom, history, and pleasure is hard to convey. I shouldn’t get teary writing a review, but did I mention that times are rough? Thanks from a US listener <3
Apple Podcasts5S_Hermes_G
United States6 months ago - So glad you’re back!
I binged the whole first season in the spring of 2023. Thank you for adding cultural and historical context to these stories that have felt inaccessible. After several unsuccessful attempts to find the magic in written versions of Irish folklore, I remember that Celtic mythology was largely an oral tradition. Your storytelling and discussion add the color and depth my independent study lacked (and helped significantly with understanding pronunciation!). Keep up the lovely work! Our family in Ch... more
Apple Podcasts5Affinity409United Statesa year ago - Please do more story telling!!!!!
Less explanation and more story telling please!!!
Apple Podcasts4Mooncat 1981United Statesa year ago - Season 2
A very enjoyable start to season 2. Pól is a great storyteller and Leanne’s piece at the end looking at how each myth is relevant to our modern world is always fascinating. Looking forward to episode 2.
Apple Podcasts5Maghealla
Ireland2 years ago
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