S2 EP22 – The History of Halloween
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In this episode we celebrate 1,000,000 downloads by going down the supernatural rabbit hole that is the history of Halloween.
From druids to evil spirts, from Christianity to capitalism, Halloween is a fascinating mix of ancient folk traditions, religion and more.
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In this episode we dive into the First Battle of Moytura, telling the story of how the Tuatha Dé came to Ireland.
If you'd like to dive into the originals, check out UCC's CELT resource.
The image is one of the Cong Stone Circles in Mayo, which is said to be linked to the Battle of Moytura.
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Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
In this episode we look at the people behind the Irish mythological stories and explore how the stories we have today are a fascinating blend of Irish paganism and Christian pseudo-history.
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Published 11/05/24
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