Celtic Myth Podshow

Arthurian Special - The Ladies of the Grail

This is the Autumn Equinox Holiday Special, and we're also bringing you (in association with Druidcast and Damh the Bard), a special Lecture by Prof. Dr. Roland Rotherham on "The Ladies of the Grail". Dr Rotherham is an acknowledged expert and scholar in the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. In this wonderful talk he revels how the ladies of the Grail have considerably more importance in the legends than the Knights themselves! Not a talk to be missed!

In typical Celtic fashion, he explains how the Grail is one of *three* items of great importance and reveals that the origins of the Grail Legends may be a lot older than previously thought. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable but also an extremely entertaining lecturer.

We round off the show with three pieces of Arthurian music and gratefully pass our thanks on to Damh and Dr. Rotherham for their respective permissions to use this material. We hope you enjoy this treat as much as we did.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/ladiesofthegrail

Running Order:

• Intro 0:42
• Morgana by Kellianna 1:46
• The Ladies of the Grail, Pt.1 by Prof. Dr. Roland Rotherham 5:18
• Many A Knight by Kim Thomsett 36:08
• The Ladies of the Grail, Pt.2 by Prof. Dr. Roland Rotherham 40:01
• The Winter King by Damh the Bard 1:15:10
• Outtakes 1:20:35

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 28th Sep 2009, 1hr 22m

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Morgana

by Kellianna

Kellianna is an accomplished musician and performer worldwide. Her CD's, Lady Moon and I Walk with the Goddess are being recognized around the globe as a must have for any lover of Goddess inspired folk music. Her live shows are a combination of acoustic guitar songs and chants to the God and Goddess.

"Morgana was created after I read Marion Zimmer Bradley's "The Mists of Avalon" for the third time. The lyrics were completed upon my return from the Ancient Isle of Avalon in Glastonbury, England. Being in Avalon and on the Tor, I could easily imagine Morgan losing her way in the mists and traveling to the Fairy World. She was strong and always emerged from the magical realm to her beloved Avalon."

You can find out more about Kellianna on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Many A Knight

by Kim Thomsett

Urban Dryad

Kim Thompsett is a musician and songwriter living and working in the South East of England. She plays guitar, flute, native American flute and zither. Her songs have an escapist quality which evokes the England of old with hints of Celtic, medieval and the classic folk artists of the '60's and 70's.

This song, Many a Knight, is from her debut album, Urban Dryad which can be heard on last.fm. Her latest superb album is Songs from the Uglee Meadow. The album title is inspired by a serene and beautiful place in East Sussex called the Uglee Meadow. The album features musicians such as Will Summers from Circulus on recorders, flutes and crumhorn and Philip Martin (alias Drohne) on hurdy gurdy.

You can find out all about Kim on her website or her Contributor Page on our site.

The Ladies of the Grail

by Prof. Dr. Roland Rotherham

Dr Roland Rotherham B.A.hons, M.A, Ph.D., Ed.D, M.I.H.G.S. holds degrees in Ancient and Medieval studies, Anglo-Saxon Culture, Heraldry, Anglo-Norman Culture, Ancient and Medieval Cultural Studies, and Education. He is a member of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, and The Fellowship Of The Knights Of The Round Table Of King Arthur.

He says:

Many people are aware of the legends relating to this relic and its importance in the "Quest" but the actual story regarding the possible origin of The Grail is as complex as the legends that surround it.

Firstly we can look at the Celtic Grail with its dark mysticism and the stories of the cauldron of Annwn, a magical vessel that belonged to the mythical Giant/King Bran The Blessed, this was one of the earliest legends and tells us of a great cauldron that, if a dead warrior was placed into it at the end of a day he would rise again in the morning live and well but without the power of speech. There also exists a tale of the Celtic Cauldron of Knowledge, one taste from this vessel and all wisdom past, present, and future is the gift of the tasters, this also links with the tale of Taliesin.

You can find out more about the Professor on his Contributor Page.

The Winter King

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood.

You can find Damh's music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

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Special Thanks

Paco Santiago, Arthur Rex Dominus from Arthur Rex.

For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

For our Theme Music:

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Additional Sources

OBOD

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Celtic Lughnasadh and another story from our Scottish Shanachie, Duncan

We've been away for nearly 6 weeks now. Unbelievably, with all of the ups and downs that life throws at you, we're still here! We're back - and to make up for our absence we bring you the biggest Celtic Myth Podshow Special ever - again!! It's just over an hour and a half long! If you like to listen to the show while commuting, it might be an idea to split it up into two halves. If you stop just after our visit to see Duncan, you'll be all set for the story in the last half.

The Lughnasadh show has six wonderful pieces of music, a dreamy story, a poem and a beautifully sung version of that poem. We've also got a section about the festival of Lughnasadh from The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. McCulloch.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/autumn

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 2:05
• At the Edge of the Cornish Sea by David Helfand 3:11
• Lughnasadh from Religion of the Ancient Celts 6:12
• Middleton Moor by Kiss the Mistress 15:19
• Autumn by Francis Ledwidge 21:40
• Black Dog of Loneliness by Orient XPress 23:31
• The Shadow of Old Dreams by Andy Guthrie 28:07
• Rowan & Bracken by Odd's Bodkin 33:01
• Nami's Trees by Keith Wilson 37:18
• Autumn by Linda Ballew 1:11:06
• Listener Feedback - Deb 1:13:28
• Celtic Language Podcasts, Pt.1 1:15:20
  • Scottish Gaelic 1:15:43
  • Welsh 1:18:20
  • Cornish 1:20:05
• Lughnasadh Dance by Damh the Bard 1:21:36
• Celtic Language Podcasts, Pt.2 1:26:40
  • Irish Gaelic 1:26:56
  • Breton 1:30:10
• Well Below the Valley by Omnia 1:31:36
• Outtakes 1:36:42

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 19th Sep 2009, 1hr 40m

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News & Views

We say hello to all of our online friends, especially those on Facebook and Twitter and send out a huge welcome to the new people joining us from Myspace. Welcome all!

We inform our listeners about the wonderful video interview with Ruthie taken by our friend, Paul Newman (catch up with Paul on Bandcamp). Paul has had a recent bereavement and we send our love out to him.

At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

by David Helfand

David Helfand composes and performs original and traditional music on Celtic Harp, mandocello, guitar, keyboards and percussion. Many of David's compositions were born through improvisation and drawn on the inspiration found in the power of music from many wondrous cultures.

"As I returned from my maiden voyage from the land of Britain full of awe, unspeakable joy and deep reservoirs of inspiration, slowly the music started to speak. From the high craggy cliffs where the ruins of Tintagel castle lay overlooking the dark waters off Cornwall's shore, to the ancient majestic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the dark mysteries of the Tower of London, the swirling maze of the city's streets and the magic of the standing stones on Salisbury Plain, I swam deep in the waters of imagination. Shortly after returning home and embarking on creating "At the Edge of the Cornish Sea", I soon shared with the world, dark grief and immense sadness as the two towers crumbled to the earth creating its deep grave of shattered lives and dreams. What once seemed important became insignificant against the dark clouds of sorrow."

You can find out more about David on his website or on our Contributor Page.

Lughnasadh

Scant records remain of the ancient Celtic religion, beyond some eleventh- and twelfth-century written material from the Irish Celts and the great Welsh document Mabinogion. This classic study by a distinguished scholar, first published in 1911, builds not only upon the valuable hints supplied by the surviving texts but also upon the still-extant folk customs derived from the rituals of the old cults. A masterly and extremely readable survey, it offers a reconstruction of the essentials of Celtic paganism.

The Celt is portrayed as a seeker after God who links himself by strong ties to the unseen, eagerly attempting to conquer the unknown by religious rite and magic art. The earliest aspect of Celtic religion lies in the culture of nature spirits and of life manifested in nature, and this book offers fascinating glimpses into primitive forms of worship, depicting Celtic rites centred on rivers and wells, trees and plants, and animals.

The Druids maintained an optimistic view of the afterlife, and the author presents the subject from the comparative point of view, drawing upon evidence from Celtic burial mounds to elaborate upon ancient beliefs and customs related to the culture of the dead, including rites of rebirth and transmigration. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Constable and Company Limited, 1911. Project Gutenberg With gratitude for music provided by Anne Roos

Middleton Moor

by Kiss the Mistress

Kiss The Mistress was formed 18 months ago and in that time has moved from folk club floor spots to main act bookings. Their debut CD About Time, released on the 20th March 2009 is already receiving rave reviews and their CD launch at the famous Cambridge Folk Club a fantastic night, attended and enjoyed greatly by an appreciative audience who had traveled from across the Eastern region to attend.

You can find out more details about Kiss The Mistress on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Autumn

by Francis Ledwidge

Francis Ledwidge, the Irish nationalist and poet, was born in Slane on 19 August 1887 the son of a poor labourer. Leaving school at the age of 14 he worked in various manual labour positions while developing a love for and honing his own poetical talents. It was in 1911 that Ledwidge first received notable recognition for his poetry. Having sent a collection of his poems to well-known author Lord Dunsany he received a favourable response, Dunsany assuming the role of mentor to Ledwidge, introducing him to the Dublin literary scene.

Although possessing moderate Irish nationalist views Ledwidge nevertheless signed up with the British Army - the Irish Volunteers in October 1914 - to serve in France and Flanders during World War One, on the basis that it was unreasonable to expect others to fight for the freedoms that he would later enjoy. Despite his initial reluctance to enlist he nevertheless argued that his service with the British during World War One was in no way incompatible with his nationalist views: rather, he believed he was furthering the cause of Irish independence from Britain.

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Black Dog of Loneliness

by Orient XPress

Orient Xpress is a transCaucasian Indie Guitar band with Azeri passion, Irish soul, Essex Blag, Polish spirit, and a whole heap of loveliness.

The sort of band that a 15yo crazy will love but his mum will too (from their Myspace page). You can find out more about Orient Xpress on their Contributor Page.

The Shadow of Old Dreams

by Andy Guthrie

We are incredibly privileged to have Andy as a Contributor to the show. He tells stories that are alive in his family today and that have come down through the ages.

He says:

The old Legends are a passion and a Joy, and the writings of Fiona Macleod are inspiration, in all I do. I have been a Head gardener of 31 years for large house, and sill working, I see the years come and go from spring to winner, and love it all. I retell the old stories.

You can read more about Andy on his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.

Rowan & Bracken

by Odd's Bodkin

Odd's Bodkin is a trio comprised of Kenny Klein, Anna Klein, and Stephanie Rosalyn Mitchell, performing Celtic-Gypsy-Pagan-Sea Shanty music at ren faires, Pagan events, and other venues. Their music ranges from serious to whacky, and their shows are a bit unpredictable.

Original and Traditional British Isles, Celtic, and Gypsy music, Sea Shanties, Ballads and Weird Songs. Our new CD is available now on our other website, on this site, or at the Southern California Renaissance Faire and our other tour venues. You can find out more about Odd's Bodkin on their website or our Contributor Page.

Nami's Trees

by Keith Wilson

Keith's spiritual and musical paths seemed to somehow converge in Ireland, the homeland of his pre-revolutionary war American ancestors. Several of his previous band's most memorable performance experiences, in which the audience connection could only be described as magical, took place in Dublin. He will return to Dublin for his first solo acoustic performance (as Saint Narcissus) at Eamonn Doran's on August 14, 2009.

In the intervening years, Keith has re-discovered his Celtic roots in Ireland as well as his new-found spiritual roots in their ancient Christian practices. Through immersion in research of many things Celtic, his writing continues to be heavily informed, inspired, and influenced by the world of Celtic myth and reality.

You can find out more details about Keith on his Contributor Page on our website.

Autumn

by Linda (Mum) Ballew

Ruthie's Mum sent us a beautifully sung version of Francis Ledwidge's poem Autumn in a superb coincidence for the season. We are so very proud of her version and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Linda spends her time helping others with a type of healing called 'Laughter Yoga'. You can find out more about this form of healing at the laughjoyfully.com website. She tells us that times are USA 6am, UK 11am - twenty minutes or so - US 1 712-423-3900 , Uk 001 712-432-2900 pin for both - 607 1292 # only Long Distance charges may apply. 365 days a year plus special occasions upon request. Birthdays, anniversaries, rites of passage, pagan and Christian rites - no charge but notice is needed for preparation.

August

SHE'LL come at dusky first of day, White over yellow harvest's song. Upon her dewy rainbow way She shall be beautiful and strong. The lidless eye of noon shall spray Tan on her ankles in the hay, Shall kiss her brown the whole day long. I'll know her in the windrows, tall Above the crickets of the hay. I'll know her when her odd eyes fall, One May-blue, one November-grey. I'll watch her from the red barn wall Take down her rusty scythe, and call, And I will follow her away.

Listener Feedback

from Deb in Kentucky

We read a wonderful message from Deb from the Hudson Valley, NY.

Celtic Language Podcasts 1

- Scottish Gaelic

One Minute Gaelic

One Minute Gaelic provides an introduction to basic Gaelic. With this course you will not become fluent, but you will acquire a range of useful expressions which you can use while on a trip to a Gaelic-speaking part of Scotland. Your efforts are guaranteed to make a good impression on people you meet. The phrases included in this course have been specially chosen to help the learner make fast progress on the basics of Gaelic, with each new episode building on previously-learned knowledge.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Radio Lingua website, Radio Lingua.

Gaelcast

Welcome to Gaelcast, where programs filled with news, interviews, stories, music and more in Scottish Gaelic and English will be podcast every other week. Gaelcast was founded by three people who have been involved in journalism, technology and Gaelic-language activities in the United States for many years: Mike MacKay, Ed Bradshaw and William (Liam) Cassidy.

Mike and Liam, who have learned Gaelic, often may be heard as foreign commentators on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal in Scotland. Liam and Ed also are involved in music, performing in the band known as Na Maragan. Our aim is to produce audio programs that will be interest Gaelic speakers learners and native speakers wherever they may be in the wide world. You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Gaelcast website.

Letter to Gaelic Learners

Letter to Gaelic Learners is informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already haver some knowledge of the language. The text and audio file for Roddy Maclean's "Letter to Gaelic Learners" is available here each Friday afternoon. Listen while you read by clicking the listen icon on the Alba website.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Alba website.

Little Letter to Gaelic Learners

Little Letter to Gaelic Learners is a simple letter for established Gaelic learners. Roddy Maclean has created this letter for learners who have progressed beyond basic learning, but find the Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh (Letter to Gaelic Learners) too advanced. Accompanying text is available in both English and Gaelic. Listen while you read by clicking the listen icon on the Alba website.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Alba website.

- Welsh

Learn Welsh Podcast

A podcast to help people learn to speak the Welsh language in a fun and simple way. The Learn Welsh podcast is designed tgo teach you conversdational Welsh that will help you to underestand other Weklsh speakers and to be understood yourself.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Learn Welsh Podcast website.

Say Something in Welsh (Southern)

SaySomethingInWelsh is a new, simpler and faster way to learn Welsh. You don't need to read or write or do any revision – you just start speaking normally and naturally from the very beginning. But we don't expect you to take our word for it!

You can find the podcast on iTunes, or from the Say Something in Welsh website.

Say Something in Welsh (Northern)

SaySomethingInWelsh is a new, simpler and faster way to learn Welsh. You don't need to read or write or do any revision – you just start speaking normally and naturally from the very beginning. But we don't expect you to take our word for it!

You can find the podcast on iTunes, or from the Say Something in Welsh website.

- Cornish

Radio an Gernewegva

Podkast yn Kernewek gans Mathew Clark. A podcast in the Cornish language.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, or from the Radio an Gernewegva website.

Lughnasadh Dance

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour.

Listen to this amazing song, originally written and performed by Gwydion Pendderwen. He released his first album, Songs for the Old Religion, in 1975, followed by a book of his music and lyrics titled Wheel of the Year in 1979. His second album, The Faery Shaman, was released in 1982. Both albums and the songbook were well-received by the Pagan community; the songbook included many songs which became classics within the community, and the two albums have since been collected as a two-CD set titled The Music of Gwydion, available from Serpentine Music. Gwydion also served for a time as a court bard to the West Kingdom of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

You can find Damh's music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

Celtic Language Podcasts 2

- Irish Gaelic

One Minute Irish

One Minute Irish provides an introduction to basic Irish, or Gaeilge. With this course you will not become fluent, but you will acquire a range of useful expressions which you can use while on a trip to an Gaelic-speaking area of Ireland. Your efforts are guaranteed to make a good impression on people you meet. The phrases included in this course have been specially chosen to help the learner make fast progress on the basics of Irish, with each new episode building on previously-learned knowledge.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, catch it with this Feed, or from the Radio Lingua website, Radio Lingua.

Rí - Rá

Weekly Irish lessons for kids or beginners in a fun and easy to learn format. Brought to you by the creators of ri-ra.ie, online and interactive irish lessons for kids. Sadly, we could only find three episodes of this fine show.

You can find the podcast on iTunes, or with the Feed address, or from the Rí - Rá website.

Blás

Is é atá sa phodchraoladh seo ná míreanna ó chláracha Gaeilge BBC Raidió Uladh. Is é Blas príomhchlár Gaeilge an stáisiún, a chraoltar Luan, Máirt, Déardaoin agus Aoine á chur I láthair ag Lynette Fay, Tomaí Ó Conghaile is Brian Mullen. I rith Chraobhann Iomána agus Peile na hÉireann, tugann an clár An Domhnach Mór deis do lucht tacaíochta agus díograise na gcluichí a dtuairimí féin a nochtadh ina leith. Rogha míreanna ó na cláracha seo ar fad atá sa phodchraoladh. Bain sult as!

You can find the podcast on iTunes, or with the Feed address, or from the Blás website.

An tImeall

The original Irish language podcast begun in July 2005. You can find the podcast on iTunes, or with the Feed address, or from the An tImeall website.

Lá

Irish language news and politics podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, or from the Lá website.

An Líonra Sóisialta

Irish language news and politics podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, or catch the Feed, or from the An Líonra Sóisialta website.

- Breton

Keleier ar gwia

A tech podcast in the breton language. You can find the podcast on iTunes, or catch the Feed, or from the Keleier ar gwiad website.

RCF Rivages: Buhez

Activities and culture in the Breton language. You can find the podcast on iTunes, or catch the Feed, or from the Keleier ar gwiad website.

Well Below the Valley

by Omnia

With eight CDs and a DVD to their name, OMNIA is one of the pioneers of the "PaganFolk" movement in Europe and has harvested international acclaim on many Pagan, Folk, Medieval, Gothic and Fantasy festivals, as well as in many theatres.

OMNIA's sound is a mix of the deep earthy tones of Luka Aubri-Krieger's didgeridoo, the incomparable harp, hurdy-gurdy and bodhran playing of Jennifer Evans-van der Harten, the unmistakable "DADGAD" guitar-groove of Joe Hennon, the flutes, bouzouki, drums, and ironic dialogue of front man Steve "Sic" Evans-van der Harten and the deep tribal drumbeats of Mich Rozek.

All of this is entwined and bound by haunting and powerful vocals singing in English, Gaelic, Breton, Latin, Finnish, German and Hindi... You can find out more details about Omnia on their Contributor Page on our website.

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Special Thanks

Tavola Rustica, for selections from all albums used during the Nami's Trees story. See the Contributor Page for details.

For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

For our Theme Music:

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Additional Sources

OBOD

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

SaveWe finish off by wishing you 'Hwyl Fawr', which is Welsh for 'Goodbye and have fun'!

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Saga of Manannan, Part 3 and end of the Irish Mythological Cycle

This is the third and final part in the Saga of Manannan which contains two stories. The first, the Tale of Laogaire, tells of a visit of a great warrior to the Realm of the Undying who given the chance refuses to return to Erin. The second tale, the Tale of Tadg and the Three Duns or Castles tells the tale of the voyage of Tadg amongst Manannan's Islands and his encounter with the three great Halls in the Many-Coloured Land.

This is also the last episode in the Irish Mythological Cycle and the tale of Tadg rounds off the tale by returning our vision back to Four Islands in the Otherworld, perhaps the very same islands from which the Tuatha De Danaan came from to settle the land of Erin.

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish29 Show Summary:

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:22
• Story 3:11
• Listener Feedback - Ancestral Celt 34:01
• Promo - Genesis Avalon 36:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 25 July 2009, 42m

We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk about an Irish Fest taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the USA. You can find details about this festival at irishfest.com. We also take about a Welsh Festival taking place in Pennsylvania in September and you can find out more details on the Pennsylvania attractions site.

We also mention that we attended the Anderida Gorsedd Conference a couple of weeks back and will be trying to bring you a Special Report in a future show.

We tell you our plans to round off the Irish Mythological Cycle with a Summary show and ask for feedback from you that we can include in this show as well as introduce the Welsh Mythology section of our tales with an Introductory Show before the stories begin.

There and Back Again: Part 3 of the Saga of Manannan

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

• Loch na n-Ean
• Connacht
• Crimthan Cass
• Laegaire
• Fiachna
• Betach
• Sidhe
• Eochaid the Dumb
• Sal
• Goll
• Dalbh
• Magh Mell
• Deorgreine
• Connachta
• Manannan
• Erin
• Tadg
• Cian
• Oliol
• Airnelach
• Eoghan
• Cathmann
• Munster
• Tabarn
• Fresen
• Beire do Bhunadas
• Liban
• Conchubar Abratrudh
• Curragh
• Inislocha
• Rudrach
• Dergcroche
• Bodb
• Cesair
• Partholon
• Nemed
• Fir Bolg
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Inis Daleb
• Inis Ercandra
• Conn
• Connla
• Cliodna
• Gebann
• Treon
• Ciabhan
• Boynne
• Croidhe Essu
• Children of Danu

Listener Feedback

Ancestral Celt

We play some audio feedback from Ancestral Celt, one of our earliest listeners and dearest friends.

Promo - Genesis Avalon

"Genesis Avalon" is a full-cast, fantasy maxi-series serial drama. Like a lot of kids who grew up in the 1990s, I grew up with shows like X-Men, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman, Justice League, and Spider-man. As a child of the 90's though, I also grew up with a totally different form of the superhero in the form of anime. From the boys of Gundam, to the seven warriors of Suzaku in Fushigi Yuugi, to even (dare I say it) Sailor Moon, I had been able to see two different kinds of heroes. The kinds with capes and gadgets (Or alien powers), and the kind whose mystical powers governed their duties and how they fight. So I decided I would take the mythology I loved the most and apply it to a superhero. Thus came Genesis Avalon. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed writing and directing it. And my cast is made of platinum, you are all amazing. Kathryn Pryde Creator, writer and director, "Genesis Avalon"

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm24.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm25.htm

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For incidental music:

AKA Jules, Isagoround, Grieve from Intrusion EP, Backlight from Wherever It Takes Place. See the Contributor page for details.

Anne Roos, My True Love's Hair from Hasten to the Wedding. See the Contributor page for details.

Evan, Rever... Peut-etre... Part 3 from Rever... Peut-etre.. See the Contributor page for details.

Cyril Pereira, The Revenge of Glory, Le Cercle Maudit from The Revenge of Glory. See the Contributor page for details.

Ant Neely, Every Boy Needs a Hero from Not Fit for Human Consumption. See the Contributor page for details.

Keltoria, After the Storm from Shadows & Stone. See the Contributor page for details.

Bilou le Skankerfou, La valse du oni from Demo musique de films 2007-2008. See the Contributor page for details.

Brokenkites, Circadia, Metempsychosis from Dynamics EP. See the Contributor page for details.

Calvin Culy, Tears for the Lost from This Heart EP. See the Contributor page for details.

Bertycox, Brain Washing (Instr) from Brain Washing. See the Contributor page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Four Tales about Manannan and the Many-Coloured Land

This collection of four tales forms the middle section of the Saga of Manannan. Here we learn more of the nature of the Realm of the Ever-Living - Manannan's Kingdom - The Many-Coloured Land. Mortals may venture there (when given guidance) or be summoned there by the Sidhe but whether they return or not remains a mystery..

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish28 Show Summary:

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:20
• Story 2:23
• Listener Feedback - Ariel 39:22
• Promo - Druidic Craft of the Wise 36:40
• Promo - The Lakefront Pagan Voice 40:36

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 12 July 2009, 44m

Call us! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk about setting up a new email address, [email protected], so that listeners can get replies a lot faster if one of us is busy. We also confirm that we're running a bit late and will do our best to get the shows out.

The Realm of the Ever-Living: Part 2 of the Saga of Manannan

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Manannan
• Erin
• Bran
• Ferbal
• Emhain
• Lir
• Curragh
• Nechtan
• Collbrain
• Cormac
• Conn
• Teamhair
• Aille
• Carpre Lifecar
• Ethne
• Riders of the Sidhe
• Hazels of Buan
• Tara
• Ulaid
• Finn
• Fianna
• Ciabhan
• Dun Sobairce
• Tir Tairngaire
• Loch Luchra
• Men of Dea
• Gebann
• Cliodna
• Teite's Strand
• Teite Brec
• Iuchnu
• Connla of the Red Hair
• Uisnech
• Tir Na-mBeo
• Sidhe
• Magh Mell
• Coran the Druid
• Traig Mor

Listener Feedback

Ariel

We play some audio feedback from Ariel of the Druidic Craft of the Wise podcast.

Promo - Druidic Craft of the Wise

Lectures on witchcraft and spiritual development, based on the teachings of the Druidic Craft of the Wise. We, the Lance and Grail Coven, have been an active part of the neo-pagan movement since 1990. You can find out more details about the Drudic Craft of the Wise on their website or on the main DCW website.

Promo - The Lakefront Pagan Voice

The Lakefront Pagan Voice

I'm Scarlet, an eclectic pagan living in Milwaukee, WI, next to beautiful Lake Michigan. Join me for discussions on pagan topics and more. Please feel free to contact me, my email is [email protected] and you can find me on MySpace, FaceBook and PaganSpace. Feedback feeds the soul and makes the podcasters world go round!

Chat

We also talk about Damh the Bard and ask our listeners who are fans to email the Pagan Spirit Gathering to request that Damh come to the USA. Their email addresses are below:-

Pagan Spirit Gathering: Email [email protected]

Damh the Bard: Email [email protected]

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm20.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm21.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm22.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm23.htm

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For incidental music:

Jaime Heras, La voz de los angeles rotosfrom La voz de los angeles rotos. See the Contributor Page for details.

Adragante, Rage au Coeur from harmonie cosmique, molly macalpin from Tradincelt. See the Contributor Page for details.

Evan, Rever... Peut-etre... Part 2 from Rever... Peut-etre.. See the Contributor Page for details.

Frozen Silence, Ray of Light & Lucid Dream from Frozen Silence. See the Contributor Page for details.

Miguel Herrerro, Pride from Soundtrack EP 2 and Medieval from Soundtrack EP. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kenjiakira, Theme of the Gaps from Dream Requiem. See the Contributor Page for details.

Sydney Poma, Elle souffre from Compositions Audiovisu'Elle.. See the Contributor Page for details.

Shane D Rymer, Complaint v1 from Celestial Mechanics. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Midsummer celebrations, the Mark of a Druid and Angus Og

Well, it's Midsummer. Or actually, just after Midsummer and it has been absolutely swelteringly hot here. Absolutely glorious weather! If the weather is like this for you, we recommend a nice, long, cool drink, an comfy chair, headphones and settling down for a Monster of a Show! We've been away for a month now. Unbelievably, with all of the ups and downs that life throws at you, we're still here! We're back - and to make up for our absence we bring you the biggest Celtic Myth Podshow Special ever!! It's just over an hour and a half long! If you like to listen to the show while commuting, it might be an idea to split it up into two halves. If you stop just after our visit to the Dragon's Head to see Duncan, you'll be all set for the story in the last half.

We've got six great pieces of music for you, some chat about the Festival of Midsummer, a really exciting section from Rhonda Carpenter's Celtic novel, The Mark of a Druid and some listener contributions to bring you - a poem and a beautiful story.Oh, and don't forget our regular trip to the highlands to meet up with old Duncan in another trip to the Dragon's Head for a story from our resident Scottish Shannachie. Don't blame us if the world misses you for an hour and a half while you get into some serious fun!

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/midsummer2009

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:24
• Mooncoin by The Irish Experience 3:53
• Midsummer Celebrations on Sacred Texts 6:30
• Gathering by Andrew Hargreaves 13:30
• The Storyteller by Willo's Song 15:44
• I Forgot by the Witchy Godmother 19:23
• Midsummer's Night by Jillian LaDage 28:02
• The Sleep of Angus Og by Andy Guthrie 33:40
• Midsummer Night's Dream by Karen Kay & Michael Tingle 43:34
• The Gathering - Part 1 from The Mark of a Druid by Rhonda Carpenter 48:30
• Noon of the Solstice by Damh the Bard 1:14:43
• Listener Feedback - Jen 1:22:03
• Fairy Tale by Omnia 1:23:16
• Promo - Ayepod 1:28:44
• Outtakes 1:31:59

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 19th Sep 2009, 1hr 40m

We love hearing from you! Email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

News & Views

We talk about all of the wonderful submissions that we have had for the Show and the Website; poems, stories and some fabulous art. We also mention that we're really proud to have been nominated for the 2009 Parsec awards for Speculative Fiction Podcasting.

Mooncoin

by The Irish Experience

The Irish Experience was formed in 1996 to entertain Seattle pub crowds on Saint Patrick's Day, and their music quickly found a much broader appeal. Attracting fans of all ages, their upbeat music has been praised for guiding folks through the gnarly turns and tempering their road rage.

The Irish Experience play Celtic and Appalachian music on traditional electric instruments. You can find out more details about The Irish Experience on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Midsummer Celebrations

on Sacred Texts

There are two sources for the information in this section and both can be found on Sacred Texts. Thomas Wright's article (from which the image on the left derives) can be also found on Sacred Texts. The piece in question is here.

Gathering

by Andrew Hargreaves

Andrew is a very talented friend of ours who excels at many arts and crafts. Apart from his wonderful music and poems, he is a superb woodworker and you can find examples of his work on his website, wildyew.com, where some of his pieces are available to buy.

You can find out more about Andrew on his Contributor Page.

The Storyteller

by Willo's Song

Willo's Song is an acoustic, folk act based in Wiltshire UK. Daryl says: After a brief spell in Canada I returned to Wiltshire, UK in Summer 2004 and in 2008 have started writing music again, concentrating on a more acoustic, folky style with the intention of recording and releasing a new CD in 2009 with the working title of The Storyteller.

"The Storyteller - This was the first new song written by myself in quite a while and the foundation of this whole project. The inspiration came back in August '08 while at the annual Artemis Gathering where I finally got to see Damh The Bard perform. It was such a wonderful experience and I was caught up in the music and stories he had to tell. When I arrived home on the Sunday evening I lifted my guitar and very quickly the Storyteller was written."

To find out more about Willo's Song go to their Myspace Page or visit the Contributor Page.

I Forgot

by the Witchy Godmother

Witchy Godmother has been a storyteller all her life. Probably not the best when asked at 5 who tangled up her father's fishing line. Of course it was the cat, she didn't like to get wet you see and of course she wanted to catch the fish so the fishing pole was right there….. And so begins the tale of this amazing lady who has written an extremely moving and evocative piece called I Forgot which deals with the issues of advancing years in a way that's suitable for all ages!

To find out more about Witchy go to her Myspace Page or visit the Contributor Page.

Midsummer's Night

by Jillian LaDage

Jillian says: In a way my initial exploration into the people we call the Celts had nothing to do with the Celts themselves but more to do with my growing inclination and curiosity with the world and events that surrounded them. My broadening interest with the migrating Celts has been a four year journey of writing, reading and traveling which has led me to this place and the release of my debut album, The Ancestry, on my label Tarith Cote, in December 2008. I am excited to welcome you to the site and share through extension the music and the musings behind it.

About this track, she says: May/June 2008 Midsummer the midway point between Beltaine (May day) and Lúnasa. The Celtic day began at dusk; the fires extinguished and lit at Beltaine would be silenced and lit again at the solstice. Futures were read from the number and appearance of the bon fires. Sun wise processions asking for protection were held in the fields, while St. John's Wort, considered the 'blessed plant' in Wales, was gathered and placed over the doors of houses and buildings and in Scotland cast into the fires.

To find out more about Jillian LaDage go to her Website or visit the Contributor Page.

The Sleep of Angus Og

by Andy Guthrie

We are incredibly privileged to have Andy as a Contributor to the show. He tells stories that are alive in his family today and that have come down through the ages.

He says:

The old Legends are a passion and a Joy, and the writings of Fiona Macleod are inspiration, in all I do. I have been a Head gardener of 31 years for large house, and sill working, I see the years come and go from spring to winner, and love it all. I retell the old stories.

You can read more about Andy on his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.

Midsummer Night's Dream

by Karen Kay & Michael Tingle

Karen says: "I live literally at the ends of the earth in magical mystical Cornwall. I love the sea and lush green nature. The stunning scenery inspires my music and meditations. I love to create and express myself using my voice. I hope you will enjoy my creations."

She is also the editor and founder of Fae Magazine. A new magazine for faery fans in the UK, rest of Europe and around the faery world! You can find out more about Karen on her website, Michael on his website or our Contributor Page.

The Gathering, The Mark of a Druid, Pt.1

by Rhonda Carpenter

When twenty-six-year-old Eve McCormick awakes, the images from her nightmare are indelible. The dream feels so real she must force herself to get a grip. This experience is just the beginning for Eve, a Los Angeles clinical hypnotherapist and researcher investigating whether reincarnation is fact or fiction.

Unstoppable visions of an ancient lifetime steal days from her. The danger escalates when she wakes up physically injured and marked with a strange symbol. While Eve battles the past to maintain her sanity and safety, her project is jeopardized as another researcher's attempts to take over. One partner dies and another is accused of inappropriate conduct. Eve and her friend, Dr. Andrea McMurray, don't believe in coincidence and probe their shared visions for answers.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Welshman Ryerson Sanders is haunted by his dreams and believes Eve's research project can help him. For both of them, an ancient Celtic prophecy and long-sought revenge entangles the past with the present. A druidess and a shape-shifter must join to save the druid way of life, while a queen conspires to kill Erin's only high king. Will the oaths and agendas of the past reach across the centuries to strengthen or to destroy?

Follow their stories in her podcast novel The Mark of a Druid, which you can also hear on Podiobooks. you can also buy this book at Amazon. Find out more about Rhonda on her Website/Blog or on her Contributor Page.

Noon of the Solstice

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood.

You can find Damh's music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

Listener Feedback

from Jen

We read a beautiful message from Jen. At the end of the show we announce the BYKI competition winners - yay!

Fairy Tale

by Omnia

With eight CDs and a DVD to their name, OMNIA is one of the pioneers of the "PaganFolk" movement in Europe and has harvested international acclaim on many Pagan, Folk, Medieval, Gothic and Fantasy festivals, as well as in many theatres.

OMNIA's sound is a mix of the deep earthy tones of Luka Aubri-Krieger's didgeridoo, the incomparable harp, hurdy-gurdy and bodhran playing of Jennifer Evans-van der Harten, the unmistakable "DADGAD" guitar-groove of Joe Hennon, the flutes, bouzouki, drums, and ironic dialogue of front man Steve "Sic" Evans-van der Harten and the deep tribal drumbeats of Mich Rozek.

All of this is entwined and bound by haunting and powerful vocals singing in English, Gaelic, Breton, Latin, Finnish, German and Hindi... You can find out more details about Omnia on their Contributor Page on our website.

Promo - Ayepod.net

We've asked some of Scotland's top musicians to tell us about their life and music (read the questions). The programmes are available as a MP3 download or as an rss feed. To subscribe to this feed copy the URL of the podcast feed below and paste the URL into your podcast software. This software is usually free and one which we use is Juice (or itunes). You only need to use the podcast feed once as all our podcasts are tied to this feed and your software will alert you when we upload a new one. You can buy CDs of all these artists at www.footstompin.com.

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Special Thanks

Adragante, canonj pachelbel from Tradincelt. See the Contributor Page for details.

The Irish Experience, Fiddler's Lament from Green Energy. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Keltoria, Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny), Spirits in the Mist, Way of the Warrior from Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny). See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jaime Heras, Movimiento 2 from Piano Concerto. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Esgi, With No Beginning from Echoes In Time. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Ceili Moss, Lonesome Man's Dance from Excerpts from the 3 official CDs. See the Contributor Page for more details.

DJ Fab, Painful Destiny, A Glory's Night, Desper, The girl borned in kumpar, Call of the heavenly messenger, The heaven is not so far and The Morn from Ocean Dreams. See the Contributor Page for more details.

For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

For our Theme Music:

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Additional Sources

OBOD

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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The beginning of the Saga of Manannan, the Sea God

This tale is the first part of three in the Saga of Manannan. We hear many of the short exploits of the Sea God and he decides to visits the Nobles of Erin in the guise of a rogueish tramp. Are they ready for the wiles of Manannan?

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish27 Show Summary:

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:14
• BYKI Competition 04:52
• Story 2:23
• Listener Feedback - Don 28:05
• Promo - Scotland Outdoors 29:17
• Promo - Stone Pages 32:16

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 30th May 2009, 36m

Call us! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We describe the new Yahoo Pingbox that we have on the front page of our website and announce the launch of our very first competition (BYKI Irish). To enter send an email to [email protected] with the word 'competition' in the subject line and the answer in the body of the email.

The Raggedy Man: Part 1 of the Saga of Manannan

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Manannan
• Lir
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Sons of Mil
• Amergin
• Erin
• Uillenn Faebarderg
• Magh Cuilen
• Loch Orbson
• Badb
• Etain
• Conaire
• Deirdre
• Emhain
• Sidhe
• Diannuid
• Fianna
• Cuchulainn
• Gae Bulg
• Conchubar
• Uisnech
• Emain Macha
• Ulaid
• Cathbad
• Culain
• Falga
• Tiabhal
• Selkie
• Muirthemne
• Muc-Inis
• Loch Conn
• Tuaig
• Tuag
• Teamhair
• Fer Ferdiad
• Inver Glas
• Baile Cronin
• Luimnech
• Lis Mor
• Portlairge
• Finn
• Fianna
• Gilla Decair
• Cnoc Aine
• O'Donnell's Kern
• Aodh Dubh O'Donnell
• Belatha Senaig
• Dun Monaidhe
• Alban
• Ile
• Cionn-tire
• Rachlainn
• Sliabh Fuad
• Seaghan
• Son of the Earl
• Desmumain
• Duartane O'Duartane
• Ess Ruadh
• Ceiscorainn
• Corsleive
• Magh Lorg
• Dagda
• Hy'Conaill Gabhra
• Cruachan
• Magh Ai
• Rann
• Sligach
• O'Conchubar
• Connachta
• Munster
• Sionnan
• Tadg O'Cealaigh

Listener Feedback

Don

We read a message from Don who says Go Raibh maith agat! which means thank you very much.

Promo - Scotland Outdoors

Scotland Outdoors

Your free, weekly, pocket guide to the Scottish outdoors. A flavour of the countryside in 15 minutes!

Visit the BBC Scotland site or go directly to the Scotland Outdoors podcast.

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Stone Pages Archaeo News

Stone Pages in collaboration with BAJR presents a weekly podcast with the latest archaeology news, mainly related to prehistory, megalithic monuments and discoveries. It is often difficult to find some news about the most recent archaeological meetings, digs and breathtaking discoveries. As we are particularly interested in prehistoric and megalithic monuments, we are trying to collect every bit of information about them and to put it inside this website. In these pages you can find the latest news about those special events, people and places mainly related to Europe's most ancient heritage.

Visit the Stone Pages website or go directly to the podcast & news page.

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm18.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm19.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm20.htm

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For incidental music:

Adragante, Queste from les cordes de l'âme. See the Contributor Page for details.

Aka Jules, Concerns, Yearning, Failure, Missing and Carelessness from Whenever It Happens. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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A tale of the Morrigan, a Vision-Quest and the Lay of Brighid

In this tale we hear about the old Shannachie, Laoidheach, who visits a clan to bring them news. He is encouraged by a lively young woman to tell tales of the Old Gods. So he tells her all he knows of the Morrighan and takes her on a Vision Journey. Afterwards, she asks him to teach her the Lay of Brighid.

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish26

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:14
• Story 2:52
• Listener Feedback - Bel, Liz and Scarlet 26:28
• Promo - Kirins 31:02
• Promo - Tribeways 33:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 16th May 2009, 37m

Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We apologise for getting Cindy Spear's name wrong in our last show, the Beltane 2009 Holiday Special, SP11. We called her Cindy Ross instead of Cindy Spear.

We also offer support for our Contributing authors who are offering Competitions. We have two to tell you about - both of whom have excerpts from their books for us to perform later on in the year.

Rhonda Carpenter, author of The Mark of a Druid has competitions on her website.

Christine Rose, author with Ethan Rose, of Rowan of the Wood, is running a competition with a Kindle 2 as a prize which you can find details about on their website.

Blood and Fire

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Laoidheach the Shannachie
• Ulaid
• Beltainne
• Shannachie
• Moya
• Gráinne
• Faolán
• Morrighan
• Teamhair
• Fianna
• Mechi
• Magh Mechi
• Magh Fertaige
• Mac Cecht
• Erin
• Magh Luathad
• Cu Chulainn
• Conchobar
• Finched
• Cualgne
• Cruachan
• Taichinem
• Conaire Mor
• Odras
• Connac Hua Cuined
• Sidhe
• Falga
• Sliabh Buane
• Magh Rath
• Congal Claen
• Cluantarbh
• Murchadh
• Brian
• Badb
• Dunbolg
• Aedh
• Niall
• Brighid/Brigit
• Leinster
• Aine
• Manannan
• Cathair Aine
• Leanan Sidhe
• Oilioll Oluim
• River Maigh
• Luimnech
• Magh Mucruimhe
• Magh Mucruimhe
• Craig Liath
• Aoibhell
• Munster
• Dubhlaing ua Artigan
• Meardha
• Connachta
• Lochlann
• Muirthemne
• River Liffey
• Catháir the Great
• Curragh
• Logaire
• Ailill Áne
• Labraid Longsech
• Dinn Rig
• Cobthach the Slende
• Lore
• Oengus of Róiriu
• Maistiu
• Mug Airt
• Alenn
• Crimthan
• Bresal Bree
• Elg
• Fiachra Fobree
• Ferus
• Finn
• Roth
• Sétna
• Carbre Niafer
• Fiachna
• Fomuin
• Bregia
• Iuchna
• Tadg
• Nuada Necht
• Feradach
• Dunlang
• Fornochta
• Illan
• Enna
• Cormac
• Carbre
• Colman
• Brandub
• Faelan the Fair
• Fianamail
• Braiin
• Conall
• Dian

Listener Feedback

Bel, Liz and Scarlet

We read a message from Bel and listen to voice feedback from Liz and Scarlet from the Lakefront Pagan Voice podcast.

Promo - Kirins

by James Priest

Kirins: The Spell of Noan

A race of tiny, magical beings lives on Earth today. They dwell in elaborate tree homes and mysterious underground sanctuaries. Because of an ancient dispute, however, humans are unaware of their hidden civilization.

They are kirins.

For thousands of years they lived in peace. But a deadly menace now threatens their existence. A party of daring explorers, led by the wise magician Speckarin, is sent on trained ravens to destroy an evil lurking a continent and an ocean away. Failure of this mission would mean death to the voyagers and the entire kirin race. But their success will depend on aid from a truly unexpected source, human beings.

Fly with these adventurers and witness today's world as it has never before been seen. You'll find yourself looking to the skies for this mystical race of beings, because maybe, just maybe . . .

You can access this Podiobook on podiobooks.com or James Priest's website.

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Tribeways: The ADF Podcast Tribeways

The ADF Podcast (now sadly pod-faded) is a selection of recordings broadcast each High Day featuring liturgy, essays, reviews, chants, poetry, music, workshops and celebrations from ADF members. Tribeways runs on submissions, so please see our submission guidelines to get involved!

Ár nDraíocht Féin

Promo - Lakefront Pagan Voice

The Lakefront Pagan Voice

I'm Scarlet, an eclectic pagan living in Milwaukee, WI, next to beautiful Lake Michigan. Join me for discussions on pagan topics and more. Please feel free to contact me, my email is [email protected] and you can find me on MySpace, FaceBook and PaganSpace. Feedback feeds the soul and makes the podcasters world go round!

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm15.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm14.htm

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm16.htm

http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/brigithymn.html#english

SOURCES: The Book of Leinster. l.7148-25.

"Hail Brigit": an Old-Irish poem on the Hill of Alenn. ed. and trans. Kuno Meyer. Halle a.S., M. Niemeyer, 1912.

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For incidental music:

Armolithae, Endless Blue, Artanis, Before Midnight and Lost in the Green Sea from Artanis. See the Contributor Page for details.

Evan, Peut Etre Part 3 from Rever... Peut-etre.. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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The Fox, Celtic Music and the history of Beltane

It's Beltane and we all love Beltane, don't we? We go wild in this show with not four, but five great pieces of music, a fascinating question and answer session about Beltane, another trip to the Dragon's Head for a story from our resident Scottish Shannachie and an excerpt from Arlene Radasky's superb Celtic novel, The Fox. We also tell you the results of the poll we ran to see which Celtic Myth stories you would like us to cover after the Irish stories. This is not an episode to be missed!

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/fox

Running Order:

• Intro 0:40
• News & Views 1:18
• Rocks of Rodel by Kiss The Mistress 3:19
• Beltane: Its History and Modern Celebration by Rowan Moonstone 8:03
• Banks of Newfoundland by Bote 17:36
• Ivor and the White Adder by Andy Guthrie 24:30
• The Celtic World Revisited by Cindy Spear 30:58
• Lovern from The Fox by Arlene Radasky 34:14
• Jack in the Green by Todd Alan 53:44
• Listener Feedback - Liz, Dave, Paulette 58:01
• Green and Grey by Damh the Bard 1:02:49
• Promo - Form Letter Rejection Theater 1:13:03
• Promo - The Geek Witch Podcast 1:15:15
• Outtakes 1:16:15

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 28th Sep 2009, 1hr 22m

Send us your feedback - we love it! Email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

News & Views

We announce that the website poll has come to a close. We have been running a poll to find out which direction you would like us to take the show in the future - would you like us to continue with Irish Mythology, move on to Welsh Mythology, Arthurian or one of the other strains of Celtic Mythology? We are so really privileged that you have answered with your mouse clicks and we have had 985 votes! Wow, thank you so much. To confirm the results - 3rd Place - Arthurian Myth with 19% of the votes 2nd Place - The Ulster Cycle with 36.1% of the votes 1st Place - Welsh Mythology with 37.9% of the votes So after this Irish Mythological Cycle draws to a close, we will start to present Welsh Mythology for you. We also announced that we have responded to requests from Listeners to produce an online shop, where items carrying the CMP logo can be bought. You can find the shop on Cafe Press or from the Non-profit Shop link in the menu to the left. We have set this up with no profit margin - the price you see is the price Cafe Press charge.

Rocks of Rodel

by Kiss The Mistress

Kiss The Mistress was formed 18 months ago and in that time has moved from folk club floor spots to main act bookings. Their debut CD About Time, released on the 20th March 2009 is already receiving rave reviews and their CD launch at the famous Cambridge Folk Club a fantastic night, attended and enjoyed greatly by an appreciative audience who had traveled from across the Eastern region to attend.

You can find out more details about Kiss The Mistress on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Beltane: Its History and Modern Celebration

by Rowan Moonstone

You'll find the original article for this question and answer session on Sacred Texts.

Banks of Newfoundland

by Bote

Bote is a group of 4, sometimes 5, musicians who are striving to bring the maritime sea shanty scene to the southern USA where it is relatively unheard of. We play anything from original numbers about the ocean, love, heartache, or just plain good times, to the traditional folk tunes of the Celtic nations that focus primarily on the salt sea. We have a set list of over 30 songs we play live and selected the best 15 songs for our first album.

Whether you're a Celtic music fan or not there is still something for your ears in Work and Worry. Whether it's the funky acoustic pop "All Day Long" or the Bob Dyaln-esque "Whiskey in the Jar", to the harder rocking "Drunken Sailor" or "Star of the County Down", there is more than just irish pub music to be heard here. You can find out more about Bote on their Contributor Page.

Ivor and the White Adder

by Andy Guthrie

We are incredibly privileged to have Andy as a Contributor to the show. He tells stories that are alive in his family today and that have come down through the ages.

He says:

The old Legends are a passion and a Joy, and the writings of Fiona Macleod are inspiration, in all I do. I have been a Head gardener of 31 years for large house, and sill working, I see the years come and go from spring to winner, and love it all. I retell the old stories.

You can read more about Andy on his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.

The Celtic World Revisited

by Cindy Spear

This poem was inspired by the journey of the Celts. Of course, the place for me of greatest interest is Ireland where many Celts landed. I have included a photo I took in N. Ireland of a very mystical place where there were circles of stones and other interesting rock formations.

Published in The New Brunswick Reader July 1, '95. Read on CBC Radio with Iona's "The Search" January 9, '96. Copyright - '95 - Cindy Spear To find out more about Cindy Spear go to her website or visit her Contributor Page.

Lovern from 'The Fox'

by Arlene Radasky

The Fox is a historical novel that contains adventure, ancient Celtic beliefs, sacrifice, love of family, ancient and modern culture, and divorce. Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? How did they live? How did they die? Most of us do. Genealogy is a huge business. Curiosity about our bloodlines, our past, makes us want to go back as far as possible. But, genealogy can only go back as far as there are written records. What if you had a chance to find a connection to ancient roots? To someone who lived two thousand years ago? Proof you could touch and hold in your hand

Aine Macrea has that chance. She is the archaeologist who is on the search for a vision. Jahna has come to her and lead her to discoveries.

In The Fox, you will follow the lives of Jahna and Lovern, two people who lived in what is now Scotland, during the time of the invading Romans. The Romans threatened Jahna and Lovern, their clan and most importantly, the life of their child. They struggled to find a way to stop the coming invasion and in doing so, left traces of their lives. Aine is working to rebuild her career and is led by instinct, or a vision (or is it a ghost?) to a hilltop in Scotland. Follow their stories in her podcast novel The Fox, you can also buy this book at Amazon. Find out more about Arlene on her Contributor Page.

Jack in the Green

by Todd Alan

For me in this life, music is something I have learned to do. I have such strong feelings about the earth and our environment that I am using one thing I know to help spread the word about our need to re-balance our connection to our planet earth. My hope is that hearing this music might inspire some people to become more active in healing ourselves and our planet. Earth Changes was years in the making. I have been singing about for our Mother Earth since the mid- eighties. After a decade of touring and performing, I have spent most of my last 10 years building and helping form a nature-based landed intentional community on 620 acres in Southern Ohio called Wisteria.

Here, I have connected deeper to my family and the land. In the last few years as the consciousness about global warming has risen, I felt inspired to create music again. Recently, I finished my new CD entitled Earth Changes. I mainly want this music to inspire people. I am giving away songs (free downloads) and CDs to help raise awareness. I am hoping that this music will help spread the word about the dangers of Global Warming and the need to protect our precious planet. To find out more about Todd Alan go to his website or visit his Contributor Page.

Listener Feedback

Liz, Dave, Paulette

We are lucky to have received all audio feedback for this episode. We play a message from Liz who asks about books for her seven year-old son on Celtic Mythology. We found the following titles:

• Celtic Tales & Legends by Nicola Baxter, Armadillo Books, ISBN 1843224275, Amazon
• Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle, Barefoot Books, ISBN 1846862410, Amazon

We also play feedback from Dave from Sacramento and Stephen from South Florida. We also play a lovely piece sent to us by Paulette Jaxton from the Form Letter Rejection Theater podcast and play a promo below. Lastly we talk about the difference in the seasons for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and introduce Geek Witch and play Tahlea's promo.

We mention Stephen's comprehensive list of Celtic Music played ion podcasts and you can find it here. You can find out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

Green and Grey

by Damh the Bard

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Drawing on the Bardic traditions his performances are both entertaining and educational, weaving a tapestry of myth, peace, and anthems that speak directly to the heart, but never without a good splash of humour.

You can find Damh's music on iTunes, or from his website, Pagan Music. He is also the voice behind Druidcast, the official podcast of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD, for short) - modern day Druids. You can find Druidcast here and find out more about OBOD here.

Promo - Form Letter Rejection Theater

Paulette Jaxton

Form Letter Rejection Theatre, with Paulette Jaxton, is described as a monthly audio anthology of previously unpublished short speculative fiction. The show has four episodes available now and Gary's favourite story is Divine Fire - which is a work of fantasy. In it a young woman must choose between the expedient path she has chosen for her own survival and a more dangerous one she has long since left behind.

Promo - The Geek Witch Podcast

Tahlea Moonwater

The Geek Witch Podcast

Tahlea Moonwater is a 21 year old Wiccan who has identified as Pagan for 9-10 years, and been actively studying and practising Wicca for 5-6 years. Tahlea identifies her personal path as "Solitary Eclectic Wicca". She indulges in the study of Wicca and Witchcraft, as well as other Occult topics.

Whilst mostly being a solitary practitioner and focusing with community online, Tahlea has been increasingly involved with her local Pagan community, starting up her own networking site for Pagans in Tasmania, as well as joining the Tasmanian Pagan Alliance, Inc. and becoming quite involved with the organisation through revamping their website, attending two moots per month, and the submission of a regular 'Internet Interest' column to the TPA's quarterly newsletter. Additionally, she is the Australian Columnist at The Pagan Activist.

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Special Thanks

Maya Filipic, Stories from Emona IV from Between Two Worlds. See the Contributor Page for details.

Silence, Larmes from L'Autre Endroit. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Prydein, Emi's Jig from Film'O Graf. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, Steam Train to Malaig from Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band 40th Anniversary. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Seraphic Panoply, Inner Space from Soundtrack EP. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Daniel Bautista, caleidoscopic. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Avel Glas, Suite Vannetaise from Vent Bleu. See the Contributor Page page for more details.

For incidental music:

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Jigger, Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for more details.

For our Theme Music:

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Additional Sources

OBOD

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Life and Loves of Aengus Og at the Brugh na Boinne

In this tale we hear about the visits and adventures of Aengus Og to the Emerald Isle of Erin in later years.

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish25

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:18
• Finnegan's Wake by the Brobdignagian Bards 2:52
• Story 5:57
• Listener Feedback - Barbara, Adan 16:20
• Promo - One Minute Irish 18:31
• Promo - Nina Kimberly the Merciless 19:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 16th April 2009, 23m

Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We inform you about our website poll to determine the next set of myths we cover coming to an end with the Beltane Holiday Special, and ask you to get your votes in before then. We also send out a dedication for Ruthie's Cousin Brian - no condolences necessary but spare an healing thought for his family of you have a second. Thank you from both of us.

Finnegan's Wake

by The Brobdignagian Bards

Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin has made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily.

The Brobdingnagian Bards have been amazed and gratified by the outpouring of love and support from their fans over the last 10 years. Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee have had the good fortune to meet interesting people, see new places, and, most importantly, have fun every step of the way throughout their journey together. After much soul searching, the time has come for them to follow their own artistic pursuits for a while. See the Contributor pages for the Brobdingnagian Bards and Marc Gunn for more details.

The Many Lives of Aengus Og

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Aengus Mac Og
• Dagda
• Brugh na Boinne
• Erin
• Teamhair
• Cormac
• Ribh
• Eocho
• Bregia
• Magh Find
• Midhir
• Magh Dairbthenn
• Enghi
• Elcmair
• Cletech
• Sidhe
• Broga
• Samhain
• Sons of Derc
• Sidhe Findabrach
• Cnoguba
• Berbrenn
• Eochaid Fedlech
• Daib Garb
• Caill Ochuid
• Buichet
• Leinster
• Tree of Tarbga
• Inver Umaill
• Glascarn
• Maebh
• Connachta
• Duma Selga
• Maeve of Cruachan
• Caer Ormaith

Listener Feedback

Barbara, Adan

We read a message from Barbara and listen to voice feedback from Adan.

Promo - One Minute Irish

Eoin

One Minute Irish

Dia duit! Is mise Eoin - my name is Eoin and welcome to One Minute Irish. In this podcast I'm going to be teaching you Gaeilge, the Irish language. The great thing about this language course is that you'll be learning all you need to know in 60 seconds! Yes, each one-minute language lesson will equip you with just enough Irish to help you get by in lots of situations either on holiday or on a business trip to Ireland, or just to impress your Irish-speaking friends and colleagues.

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Christiana Ellis

Nina Kimberly the Merciless

She's on a mission... To kill the man who loves her... Why? Because he's an idiot. Nina Kimberly The Merciless is the story of a teenage barbarian princess who must rid herself of an obnoxious royal suitor, replace him with a hero, and then grow into her destiny as a... Well, that she... Podiobooks

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm13.htm

http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/oengus_house.html#english

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks

For additional voice acting

Our son, Edward as Aengus Og

For incidental music:

Theresa Shcroeder-Shekker, Deluded Love and La Rosa Enflorece from La Rosa Mystica. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

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Tales and Stories of the Mighty Dagda

In this tale we hear about the arrival of the Elder Gods and learn more about the Mighty Dagda. In the time when the Dagda held court at the Brugh na Boinne, Corgenn the King of Connachta comes to visit and Aedh, the son of the Dagda makes a pass at his wife...

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish24

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:18
• Story 5:57
• Listener Feedback -Robyn, Ben 16:20
• Promo - the New Order of Druids 18:31
• Promo - Raise a Racket 19:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 4th April 2009, 24m

Please send us a message! We love to get your feedback, please email [email protected], or call us on Speakpipe

News & Views

We introduce the new Menu system on the website, let you know about the Pagan Poetry Pages poetry competition. On www.paganpoetrypages.com in the members forum, they've posted two images as inspiration - all you have to do is look and write a poem. The best , most original take on it wins! Just go to the section marked PPP competitions and follow the instructions on how to post an entry. The winner will receive a great prize; a £20 gift voucher for Amazon and a free copy of Pagan Paeans, the first PPP anthology (out May 1st!). If you are not already a member, just register, it's free and very easy to do! We also report on the Independent article about the Celts and the Vikings living together peacefully.

The Red Man of All Knowledge

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

For more information about the Characters below, see our Biographies section.

• Dagda
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Shannon
• Erin
• Morrighan
• Cermait Honey-Mouth
• Grey of Macha
• Cu Chulainn
• Dabilla
• Boann
• Mata
• Druimne
• Luchair
• Teamhair
• Ainge
• Gaible
• Nuada
• Brugh na Boinne
• Dichu
• Len Linfiaclach
• Fand
• Flidhias
• Indeoin na Dese
• Tuirbe
• Goban
• Tulach na Bela
• Corann
• Diancecht
• Cailcheir
• Debrann
• Connachta
• Ceis Corain
• Niall
• Tarba
• Plain of Ai
• Angus Og
• Manannan
• Lir
• Corgenn
• Aedh
• Loch Feabhail
• Garban
• Imheall
• Aileac

Listener Feedback

Robyn, Ben

We read messages from listeners Robyn and Ben, and drop a hint that we've got another story be the wonderful author, Willie Meikle coming up. We also send a shout out to the Gillies family from the Family History section of the forum.

Promo - The New Order of Druids

N.O.D.

The New Order of Druids

This podcast is a way to get in touch with our members and also teach the public about the Celts, their mythology and their religion. In short, the New Order of Druids (or N.O.D. in short) was formed as a "Free Celtic Online Community for those who seek the Druid Path", but in the mean time, it has grown to become much more than that, also implementing an Online Druid College called "Grove of Dana", and founding local groves in the world.

Promo - Raise a Racket

Raise a Racket

Podcast novelists and their audience enjoy the intimacy of the medium, but still depend on brief blurbs and book covers to find a match. We make this connection simpler. Our goal is to provide an inclusive podcast for listeners on upcoming Podiobooks.com releases and give authors a voice in promoting their works to an interested audience.

Sources used in this Episode

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm13.htm

http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/oengus_house.html#english

And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!

Special Thanks For incidental music:

Adragante, Les Cordes de l'âme and Queste from les cordes de l'âme. See the Contributor Page for details.

Armolithae, Twilight onthe Mountain from Artanis. See the Contributor Page for details.

Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See the Contributor Page for details.

Kim Robertson, Angels in Disguise, All or None . See the Contributor Page for details.

Jigger Time Ticks Away. See the Contributor Page for details.

For our Theme Music

The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.

Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music

(in Alphabetic order)

Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.

Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page.

Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page.

The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page.

Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.

Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page.

Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page.

S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page.

Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page.

Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows

Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: [email protected]. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)

Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :)

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