Celtic Myth Podshow

Celebrating the Spring, we bring you a very moving story by Willie Meikle, a wonderful piece from Horns of Power and four great pieces of music. In addition there is a very powerful Irish poem and we take another visit to The Dragon's Head deep in the Highlands to visit Duncan, the old Scottish Shannachie.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2009

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:37
• Spring Equinox 3:32
• Spot On by Claymore 5:52
• Cernunnos & the Gundestrup Cauldron 10:05
• The Witch-God Cernunnos by Sorita D'Este 10:30
• The Warrior by the Bards of Mystic 24:00
• Mise Éire by Pádraic Mac Piarais 28:34
• One Spring Eve by Willie Meikle 31:00
• The Children of Lir by Sora 44:24
• Beara, Queen of Alba by Andy Guthrie 49:24
• One Autumn Day by Catherine Duc 54:53
• Listener Feedback - Kent, Jodie 58:51
• Promo - BYKI Irish 1:01:50
• Promo - Searching for my Wives 1:03:21
• Outtakes 1:05:36

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 21st March 2009, 1hr 8m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

Gary apologises for losing emails - again! Come on Gary - stop fiddling with your computer and it might last five minutes :) We also announce the beginning of the Fansite section of the website for all those of you who may have been inspired by the stories. You might have written a story, a poem or maybe drawn/painted a picture or made some music. We welcome your submissions so that other in the Podshow clan can see your work. Please remember that all submissions would be subject to our Creative Commons licence. If you require a different licence, please let us know and we will make it clear on your page. We also wish everyone a very happy St. Patrick's Day for the 17th March.

The Spring Equinox

We chat about the meaning of the Spring Equinox and the coming of Spring. We talk about the Green Man and Mother Earth. Did the Celts celebrate the Equinox and Easter (Ostara) together.

by Claymore

High-energy and committed!!! England born Chris, as well as Jim and Derrek like to enjoy ourselves, and like to get everybody around us to have a fun time, but we also are very dedicated musicians. Although it may seem like Claymore is just about jumping around and not appearing serious, all of us are committed to being the best at what each of us do. We have our regular drummer Don (Otto) Wilson out with us on most occasions also. We are truly passionate about the music. We are also very grateful for our family and friends, who come out or support us in many different ways. You can find out more details about Claymore on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Cernunnos & the Gundestrup Cauldron

The Gundestrup cauldron is a richly decorated silver vessel, thought to date from between 200 BC and 300 AD, or more narrowly between 150 BC and 1 BC. This places it within the late La Tène period or early Roman Iron Age. The cauldron is the largest known example of European Iron Age silver work.

For more information, consult the Wiki page for the Cauldron.

by Sorita D'Este

This anthology is the first of its kind to be focused on the horned gods of our ancestors and includes both scholarly essays, bardic retellings of stories such as that of Herne the Hunter and a number of experiential essays. Invocations and meditation journeys are also included. The piece we bring you from this wonderful book is about the Celtic God Cernunnos and was written by the book's editor, the talented Sorita D'Este.

Bibliographic References for this article

Banier, Antoine; The Mythology and Fables of the Ancients, 1739; A Millar, London

Brown, Norman O.; Hermes the Thief, 1990; Lindisfarne Press; Massachusettes

Daniélou, Alain; Gods of Love and Ecstasy: The Traditions of Shiva and Dionysus, 1992; Inner Traditions International, Vermont

Davidson, Hilda Ellis; The Lost Beliefs of Northern Europe; 1999; Barnes & Noble, New York

Gimbutas, Marija; Anza ca 6500-5000 BC: A Cultural Yardstick for the Study of Neolithic Southeast Europe; in Journal of Field Archaeology Vol. 1.1; 1974; Boston University

Henig, Martin; A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites (2 vols); 1974; BAR; Oxford

Olmsted, G.S.; The Gundestrup Cauldron; 1979; in Collection Latomus 162; Brussels

Rankine, David & d'Este, Sorita; The Isles of the Many Gods; 2007; Avalonia; London

Ross, Anne; Pagan Celtic Britain; 1967; Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd; London

You can find out more details about Avalonia Books on their Contributor page on this website or visit the Avalonia website to buy the book or view their other fascinating titles.

by The Bards of Mystic

William Widmaier is the "Captain" of the Bards of Mystic, William is the founder and the driving force behind the Bards. He is also the writer of all the stories, and that's his voice you hear narrating. Find out more about the Bards of Mystic on Myspace. More details will also be found on our Contributor Page.

by Pádraic Mac Piarais (Patrick Pearse)

Pádraic Mac Piarais (1879–1916) was a teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist and political activist who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916. Pearse wrote stories and poems in both Irish and English, his best-known English poem being "The Wayfarer". He also penned several allegorical plays in the Irish language, including The King, The Master, and The Singer. His short stories in Irish include Eoghainín na nÉan ("Eoineen of the Birds"), Íosagán, Na Bóithre ("The Roads"), and An Bhean Chaointe ("The Keening Woman"). These are translated into English by Joseph Campbell (in the Collected Works of 1917). [Wiki] Mise Éire: Sine mé ná an Chailleach Bhéarra Mór mo ghlóir: Mé a rug Cú Chulainn cróga. Mór mo náir: Mo chlann féin a dhíol a máthair. Mór mo phian: Bithnaimhde do mo shíorchiapadh. Mór mo bhrón: D'éag an dream inar chuireas dóchas. Mise Éire: Uaigní mé ná an Chailleach Bhéarra.

I am Ireland: I am older than the old woman of Beare. Great my glory: I who bore Cuchulainn, the brave. Great my shame: My own children who sold their mother. Great my pain: My irreconcilable enemy who harrasses me continually... Great my sorrow That crowd, in whom I placed my trust, died. I am Ireland: I am lonelier than the old woman of Beare.

by Willie Meikle

Willie Meikle is a Scottish Author who writes Fantasy and Horror Fiction and has eight books published. Many of his stories and books are set in Scotland and are weaved with Mythology and folklore. Willie has had 130 stories published in the genre press, both in paper and on-line magazines and his work has appeared in the UK, Ireland, the USA, India, Greece, Romania and Canada. He has graciously allowed us to present an amazingly powerful short story called One Spring Eve. You can find out more about Willie and his work at his website or you can read more details about this fantastic author in our Contributor pages.

The Children of Lir

by Sora

Sora (aka Andrea Hunt) is an independent musician with a different philosophy on how she wants to share her music with the world. Perhaps it was all of the touring she did as a teenager with the Calgary Youth Orchestra and the Calgary Fiddlers that made her appreciate the subtleties of having a solid home base. It may have been the influence of playing with elite musicians and performing to sell out crowds that seeded her desire to mold a new musical lifestyle.

Her natural flair for Celtic vocal styling leaps out in her 2003 debut CD "Winds Of Change". On this self produced project all 13 tracks were recorded live off the floor. "What you hear is what we did" Sora says. "Everyone was in the same small room at the same time". The arrangements for each song were chosen specifically because they were so different from anything she had ever heard – which gave her the chance to put her heart and sound into each track. You can find her music on Myspace or Corvid Media. You can find out more details about Sora on her Contributor Page on our website.

Children of Lir

When on feathered wings take flight 'Oer the hills beating the time To the swans final song Sung so sweet, so for so long As they leave rocky shore Flying west with the sun And I watch from the land I love My past come undone

Oh Children of Lir where have you gone? The hills they are bare but echo your song Echo your song The stones silently fall And where do I belong?

On the hollow faerie mound The silence calls mocking the time When the swans haunting song Carried far, resounding strong And their stories they drift Upon stormy seas Lost in the waves of time The island, it is me

Oh Children of Lir where have you gone? The hills they are bare but echo your song Echo your song The stones silently fall And where do I belong?

When the bells so loudly toll An anthem rung drowing the sound To the swans final song Silver notes, fading, withdrawn Change swiftly comes On the wings of the dove The voices once heard are gone Where are they love?

Oh Children of Lir where have you gone? The hills they are bare but echo your song Echo your song Oh Children of Lir where have you gone? The hills they are bare but echo your song Echo your song The stones silently fall And where do I belong? Do I belong?

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.

by Catherine Duc

Visions and Dreams

Catherine Duc produces instrumentals blending Ambient, Celtic, Classical, Electronica and World music. Catherine is a classically trained pianist and has studied recording and production techniques at the Concert Hall in Melbourne. She also has a Diploma in Film Music Composition from The London School of Creative Studies. She was presented with the 'Instrumental Artist of The Year' award at the 16th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. She has also won first prize in the Electronica category of a national song competition organised by Philips Australia. You can find out more details about Catherine on Myspace or on her Contributor Page on our website.

Listener Feedback

Kent, Jodie

We read an email from Kent, who raises an interesting question about cross-cultural influences between the Vikings and the Celts. We also play our first voicemail (from Jodie) using the new voicemail feature on the website - yay!

Promo - BYKI Irish

BYKI (Before You Know It)

Byki is a powerful and personalized language-learning system. It locks foreign language words and phrases into your memory so that you can recall them perfectly and remember them forever. Put simply: Byki works, it's smart, and people tell us they can't stop using it. Find out more about their premium and free Irish Gaelic products at the BYKI Irish Luck website.

Promo - Searching for my Wives

William Bostock

Searching For My Wives by William Bostock Imagine how it all began, this marvelous, long journey of Humanity. Some souls work for peace and happiness. Others, though, despoil, degrade, and kill. This is a novel of past lives, reincarnation, and our occult history. Not many protohumans were alive, one and one-half million years ago, but all of us had souls, and souls persist, and there are souls which lived in hominids in Chesowanja, eastern Africa who have lived among us almost to the present day.

Shimmer loves his wives, Sita and Ahalya, and tries to share sweet lives with them, but the trickster Murk, intent on dragging Mankind down, drives black souls to attack the ones who love. Come along as Shimmer leads migrations. Relive the waning of the Great Ice Age and the planetwide disaster. And remember how Old Kingdom Egypt travelled through a pleat in time to stabilize and rule the river plains of northern India. Re-experience Murk's dark campaign to undermine that peaceful land, and once again respond to Shimmer and Old Shiver's call to arms and meet the enemy between two rivers at fabled Kurukshetra. Find the podcast at Podiobooks.com.

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For incidental music:

Julien Boulier, Opale Voile from Remanence. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Shane D Rymer, Complaint v2 from Celestial Mechanics. See the Contributor Page for more details.

BertycoX, Toy Piano from Film'O Graf. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Evan, Ouverture and Perdue from Alice. Rever... Peut-etre... Part 1 from Rever... Peut-etre...See the Contributor Page for more details.

Miguel Herrero, Sadness from Soundtrack EP. See the Contributor Page for more details.

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

Bezed'h, Tout le monde debout from Ton jour viendra. See the Contributor Page for more details.

Kahlan, Nemesis from Nemesis. See the Contributor Page for more details.

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.

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

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

(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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In this tale, the mighty Bodb Dearg brings three Princes to the House of Angus Og in the Brugh na Boinne. The Kings of the Tuatha De Danaan make an important decision.

Full Shownotes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish23

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:10
• Story 3:35
• Listener Feedback -Scarlett, John 16:17
• Promo - The Infinite and the Beyond 19:40
• Promo - Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 20:34

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 6th March 2009, 24m

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

We introduce some of the new facilities on the website, including the new Voicemail service that costs the same wherever in the world you come from. We also talk about the new podcast of Celtic Myth Podshow news posts.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

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

• Sons of Mil
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Manannan
• Lir
• Erin
• Goban the Smith
• Bodb Dearg
• Dearg
• Ilbrech
• Sidhe Fionnachaidh
• Slieve Fuad
• Midhir the Proud
• Bri Leith
• Angus Og
• Sidhe Femen
• Cliach
• Three Rosses
• Connacht
• Loch Bel Sead
• Da Derga's Inn
• Conaire
• Atrach
• Aedh
• Fianna
• Alban
• Brugh na Boinne
• Lugaid Menn
• Eochaid
• Fiacha
• Ruide
• Doirenn
• Aife
• Aillbhe
• Rachlainn
• Rath Chobtaige
• Teamhair
• Aine
• Modharn
• geasa
• Fertuinne
• Trogain
• Scathniamh
• Caoilte
• Cruachan
• Conan Maol

Scarlett

We read a message from listener Scarlett, and one from John who comes up with a call for language help. We also send a shout out to the latest families in the Family History section of the forum.

The Infinite & the Beyond

Based in Southern New Jersey, The Infinite and the Beyond is an esoteric podcast for the introspective pagan mind. Join us as we explore a variety of topics that relate to life and one's unique spiritual journey. Topics focus on paganism, occultism, parapsychology, science, society, and culture in the 21st century. You can hear the full podcasts at: http://infinitebeyond.libsyn.com/ or subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is a free, bi-monthly, downloadable radio show of independent Irish & Celtic music. Irish drinking songs, Scottish folk songs, bagpipes, music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales, Nova Scotia, Galacia, Australia, the United States, and around the world. You can subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm11.htm

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

Adragante, Ballade from les cordes de l'âme. 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.

(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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Available to subscribers and feed readers only, in this special episode we reflect on the past year and play three tracks by Ceilli Moss from their album On The Shore, which is a compilation from their three published albums and available at Jamendo, http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/21299.

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 27th February 2009, 33m

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

Ceili Moss, three tracks from On the Shore. 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.

(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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In the time of St Ciaran, we hear about a day of incredibly bad weather. The ancient and mighty Eagle, Léithin, sets off on a quest to discover whether there was ever a day of worse weather. This tale, re-discovered in 1916, re-tells a common theme in Celtic Mythology - the search for the oldest animal.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish22

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:18
• Story 2:13
• Listener Feedback -Joanne 128:57
• Promo - UCD Scholarcast 30:14

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 20th February 2009, 34m

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

We introduce our new Forum board for people wanting to make contact with other, far-flung members of their families.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

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

• St Ciarán
• Erin
• Cluan
• Sailmín
• Beogan
• Maolán
• Naoi
• Burren
• Shannon
• Clauin Mhic Nois
• Clonmacnoise
• Cluain Dóimh
• Drum Biobraid
• Léithin
• Dubhchosach
• Cliach
• Binn Gulbain
• Dubhgoire
• Clonfert
• Berchán
• Liffey
• Kildare
• Lughaid
• Goll
• Easruadh
• Assaroe
• Eigne of Ath-Seannaigh
• Mac Modhairn
• Fir Bolg
• Fintan
• Patholan
• Aife
• Ulad
• Glas
• Aimbithe
• Emania
• Nemedh
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Fomorians
• Sons of Milesius
• Patrick
• Alprunn
• Noé
• Laimhfhiach
• Sem
• Cam
• Japhet
• Laimhfhiadhach
• Friomsa Furdhachta
• Hawk of Achill

Joanne

We read a message from listener Joanne and send a shout out of thanks to James, Hi-coo and Ian from Derby for the reviews in iTunes

UCD Scholarcast

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http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/leithin.html

http://books.google.com/books?id=K-F50cFcUW8C&pg=PA49&lpg=PA49&dq=leithin&source=bl&ots=dStk4A1RP9&sig=bQGn2R9CXK17D1Bk_jca_RDKnJM&hl=en&ei=9f-TScGGA5iL-gaSt4X1CA&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=8&ct=result#PPA53,M1

http://books.google.com/books?id=JWCdvBZYpAkC&pg=PA23&lpg=PA23&dq=leithin&source=bl&ots=eRYFZ3EEBz&sig=8ZCD30VYr53vD3FbZdgyYLUVvMc&hl=en&ei=WACUScikL8yL-gaEhO2QCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPA22,M1

http://gothicimage.co.uk/books/celtictotems.html

http://books.google.com/books?id=AZpGUyrI93QC&pg=PA168&lpg=PA168&dq=leithin&source=web&ots=ngw6ZZMIHY&sig=Nfe_oRo_7B_mxF3f8Vz9xgtchXA&hl=en&ei=mAGUSdT9Mcyp-gaqt9mUCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result

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

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.

(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 Festival of Imbolg, all about Brighid and the Celts vs the Romans

In this our first show of 2009, celebrating the festival of Imbolg, we bring you some great music, two pieces of research on the festival, a wonderful Celtic story for young adults and a visit to the fictional Highland pub, The Dragon's Head. You'll hear music from Brocc, Skully, Laura Powers and Kellianna along with a fascinating history of Bridget, the Goddess of Imbolg. We also have some research on the festival itself.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/spring2009

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:44
• Brighid: The Triple Goddess of the Celtic Irish by Patricia Monaghan 3:25
• Lyonesse by Brocc 9:10
• Anait, Queen of the Shee in Alba by Andy Guthrie 15:30
• Scarborough Fair by Skully 25:44
• Celts v Romans: Diarmid's 1st Battle by Conor 29:08
• Morrighan's Quest by Laura Powers 42:36
• Imbolg, from Land, Sea & Sky by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson 48:07
• Listener Feedback - Matt 1:04:39
• Brighid by Kellianna 1:07:22
• Promo - Druidcast 1:10:15
• Promo - The Mark of a Druid 1:13:22
• Promo - The Fox 1:14:13
• Outtakes 1:16:05

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 8th February 2009, 1hr 19m

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We talk about our first year of Podcasting and send thanks to all those listeners who have joined us on this marvellous journey. We also mention that we'll be including a surprise in the feed for all of those loyal listeners who have subscribed as a way of saying a big Thank You.

by Patricia Monaghan

An avid traveler, Patricia has researched earth spirituality and goddess worship on three continents. She has traveled widely in Europe, especially in Ireland; she holds dual US/Irish citizenship and has edited two anthologies of contemporary Irish-American writing. She is at work on an Encyclopedia of Celtic mythology and folklore as well as a book of poems based on Irish myth.

Here we have an excerpt from Goddesses and Heroines about the Goddess of Imbolg, Brighid.

You can read more about Patricia on her website or her Contributor Page.

Lyonesse

by Brocc

Brocc came into being over the summer of 2008 - a product of gales and rain in the woods and a badger who came to stay and has become our symbol.

The songs this group weaves tells tales of myth and legend and the old beliefs of our lands and peoples. We embody the history of this land ... and we want to give something back.

Our music is timeless, evocative of earlier, simpler times. The instruments reflect our love of forgotten timbres - we play english & swedish bagpipes, woodwinds and recorders, the medieval hurdy-gurdy, mandola and bandurria, and a host of percussion.

This is our offering...............

You can find out more details about Brocc on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Anait, Queen of the Shee in Alba

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.

by Skully

Skully has graciouslly allowed us to play his rousing version of Scarborough Fair from his album Irish Makeover. The vocals on this track are by Annette Buckley.

"These are songs that have been performed and sung for generations", says Skully, "from the sean-nos singer beside a fire in an old thatched cottage to grand orchestrated versions, these songs have been passed down through the years".

You can find out more details about Skully on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Celts v Romans: Diarmid's 1st Battle

by Conor

Diarmid is a Briton form the Cantiac tribe of the South East. He and his friends are preparing to face their adult rituals when a threat comes from across the channel, a threat of the very worst kind. The news from the Gauls is that the Romans plan to invade the Britannic Isles, once they have conquered Gaul. A force must be sent to Gaul to help them in a great battle, to drive the Romans Out. But there are traitors at home, who must be dealt with quickly. But which tribe are they? What is their plan? Will Diarmid and his friends be brave enough to face these trials? Will Aedan the Druid have the wisdom to guide them? OR will the life, and the people, they love be destroyed by the Roman power?

You can find out more about Conor on our Contributor page or get his book from Amazon.

by Laura Powers

Step into a world that is steeped in the imagery of another era. Reach through the portal of time with a mystical experience at Stonehenge (Circle of Stone), fly on the raven's wing as Morrighan prepares to meet her destiny (Morrighan's Quest) and journey to the quiet place "in-between my thoughts and my dreams" (My Avalon) that so many of us seek. There is something at work here beyond the usual scope of imagery and songs. You're invited to experience the musical journey now…

You can find out more about Laura at her website or on our Contributor page.

Imbolg, from Land, Sea & Sky

by Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson

Shae Clancy and Francine Nicholson have collected essays from Celtic scholars to form a fascinating book that helps to explain the difference between Celtic fact (what we actually know) from Celtic fiction (what we speculate). Sadly, the book has never been published and Francine passed away in 2003. Shae has enabled the book to be published on the web.

Francine Nicholson, M.A., was a librarian in New England and scholar of all things Celtic. The loss of her passing, perhaps appropriately on 1 February 2003 (Imbolc), is poignantly crystallised by fellow Celtic scholar, David Stifter: 'It is very sad news to hear that Francine Nicholson has left us. She had a vast and astounding erudition and knowledge of Celtic mythology and folklore, and her contributions . . . were a great source of enrichment and information. I feel it as a heavy loss that she will no longer contribute to our discussions.'

You can read Land, Sea and Sky on Shae's website.

Listener Feedback

Matt

We read an email from Matt, who raises a question about identifying the characters from Irish Mythology.

Brighid

by Kellianna

Kellianna can be found on Myspace, but her own website provides lots of useful information, including the lyrics to her songs, another chance to listen to more music as well as being able to buy her two CDs. Her music can also be purchased through iTunes. You can find out more details about Kellianna on her Contributor Page on our website.

The track she has given us permission to play is called Brighid, and you can find the lyrics on her site. About the track she says:

This is another song where the lyrics were written by Heidi Couture for an Imbolc gathering in February of 2002. I wrote the guitar part and again it was another perfect marriage! On the CD Laney Goodman adds some beautiful woodwind tracks and Tina Horn kicks in on the djembe.

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Damh the Bard & OBOD

Druidcast

Your host is Damh the Bard and each episode he will feature poetry, story and song offered by Bards throughout the world. There will also be interviews with people from the Druid tradition, seasonal thoughts, explorations of Celtic mythology and history, reviews, and competitions.

You can hear the full podcasts at: http://www.druidcast.libsyn.com/ or subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.

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Rhonda Carpenter

The Mark of a Druid

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?

Find the book at Podiobooks.com and at themarkofadruid.com. Find out more about the author at rhondacarpenter.com.

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Arlene Radasky

The Fox

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.

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 my podcast novel The Fox, you can also buy this book at Amazon.

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For incidental music:

Green Djohn, The Journey Home from Nights & Days. See the Contributor Page for details.

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.

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

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

(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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Taliesin and the Death Song of Uther Pendragon

In this our second music special, the New Year Music Special, we bring you some more great music as well as another poem from the Book of Taliesin. You'll hear moving folk music from Danny Quinn, Skully, Tiffany Apan, Anne Roos, Triflemore and Claymore, some wonderful Faery music from Tinkerscuss and Faeries Wear Boots. There's also some more rocking music from Orient Xpress. This episode we are proud to announce that Orient Xpress have allowed us to offer you their marvellous rocker, Ancient Hero, as a free download. Click the following link to download Ancient Hero now.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/newyearmusic2

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:27
• Mr Monaghan's Magical Faery Dust by Faeries Wear Boots 3:30
• Long Lankin by Tinkerscuss 8:18
• Perfect by Triflemore 12:36
• Mairi's Wedding by Anne Roos 17:08
• The Death-Song of Uther Pendragon by Taliesin 20:20
• Ancient Hero by Orient XPress 25:37
• Scarborough Fair by Tiffany Apan 30:08
• All Around My Hat by Skully 34:18
• The Minstrel Boy by Danny Quinn 38:07
• Buy Me a Beer by Claymore 40:31
• Listener Feedback - Ariel 43:40
• Promo - Druidic Craft of the Wise 44:47

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 10th January 2009, 48m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We talk about the generous gift from Orient Xpress, their rocking song Ancient Hero and the demise of the superlative podcast, Deo's Shadow.

by Faeries Wear Boots

Born just weeks apart, with a mutual love of all things dark, gothic, shiny, folky, and fae, it was inevitable that Chrissie and Polly would eventually come together to form Faeries Wear Boots, a modern melting-pot of the darker elements of British and Irish folk music and lore with pretty tunes, driving beats, and of course, very big boots. Soon they were joined by Chrissie's father, Andrew, and (when he wasn't busy being a rock star) her brother Robby and the Faeries Wear Boots line up was complete...

Described by one festival organizer as 'faeries with attitude', Faeries Wear Boots continue to go from strength to strength as they win over audiences with their captivating tunes and fantastical faerie attire. ...

Already Faeries Wear Boots have been asked to support Scottish songstress Isla Sinclair, and have played alongside Pagan-Folk and Faery artists such as Omnia, Daughters of Gaia, The Dolmen, Wendy Rule and Elfin Spiral.

You can find out more details about Faeries Wear Boots on their Website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Long Lankin

by Tinkerscuss

Tinkerscuss are sisters Erin and Bryony Holden who live in the north Gloucestershire village of Bourton-on-the-Water. They are renowned for songs that are dark and eerie along with the more traditional 'Celtic' pieces. The combination of Bryony's rich, resonant vocals and Erin's modal guitar style will enthral, bespell and wrap the listener in the mists of myth and legend.

You can find out more details about Tinkerscuss on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Perfect

by Triflemore

Sometimes the impractical makes perfect sense…

From the very first tune and lyric they combined, Triflemore knew they were on to something that fit. Though choosing to start a collaboration with an entire ocean in the way, meant even small tasks would require extra effort. It also meant having to challenge any existing theories that having to be in the same room is a pre-requisite to good songwriting. And well, many have been shocked to discover that their first album, Words from Notes, a haunting, well-intertwined voice and guitar duet, was written and recorded without ever having met in person.

The impractical was achieved by using technology to deliver back and forth the ideas of two souls from two very different places. Susan Rhea, from small-town America, and Owen Goudie from the Shetland Islands, found their inherent differences irrelevant to the ability to seamlessly blend their musical thoughts. The result is a contemplation of emotions that create themes which are relevant to us all in our own way. By searching for tunes and lyrics to enlighten their own hearts, they've happened upon a way to make a difference by creating songs to briefly open windows that let us peer in behind the joys and often lingering sorrows of a life. In their song Goudfield, the question is asked "What would you say if words would last?" Triflemore will continue to answer this with each new song that finds it's way into their hearts. This is their life's journey. And, you could say, that as they continue to overcome the obstacles that the distance places before them, the impractical has become something they have learned to embrace because to them, nothing has ever made more sense…..

You can find out more about Triflemore on their website or our Contributor page.

by Anne Roos

Anne has graciously allowed us to play Mairi's Wedding which is a superb folk piece from her album, Haste to the Wedding. More details about Anne and these albums can be found on her Contributor page.

Anne's music repertoire spans traditional Celtic (Irish, Scottish, Welsh), English, folk, religious and secular, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to Broadway, contemporary, pop and Jazz, and is virtually unlimited. She can easily provide the traditional "Canon in D" and "Here Comes the Bride" for a wedding processional, and play classic Frank Sinatra or Metallica at a reception. Her ability to faithfully play such a broad range of musical styles has helped to establish her popularity.

Visit Anne's website celtic harp music or find more details on her Contributor page.

The Death Song of Uther Pendragon

Sacred Texts

The baby Taliesin from The Camelot Project

From The Book of Taliesin on Sacred Texts, taken from the Four Ancient Books of Wales by William F. Skene.

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. Check out their free download of this song, Ancient Hero, which you can download from here.

Scarborough Fair

by Tiffany Apan

Tiffany Apan has graciously allowed us to play you her ground-breaking version of Scarborough Fair from her album Poet. Tiffany's debut album ' Poet', was released on February 26, 2008. She recently wrapped up her 2008 'Poet' Tour and is booking for a 2009 Tour. She also returns to the studio soon to begin recording her second album. In 2008, she also founded Poets Labyrinth Productions with Jason English.

You can find out more details about Tiffany on her website or on her Contributor Page on our website.

All Around My Hat

by Skully

Skully has graciouslly allowed us to play his rousing version of the Steeleye Span classic, All Around My Hat from his album Irish Makeover. The vocals on this track are by Katie Murphy.

"These are songs that have been performed and sung for generations", says Skully, "from the sean-nos singer beside a fire in an old thatched cottage to grand orchestrated versions, these songs have been passed down through the years".

You can find out more details about Skully on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

The Minstrel Boy

by Danny Quinn

Danny Quinn has been a performer of Irish & American folk music for nearly three decades. He has entertained throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland and England at concerts, coffee houses, festivals, corporate events and pubs. Since 1979 he has shared the stage with or opened for renowned artists such as the Clancy Brothers, Tom Chapin, Peter Yarrow, Robbie O'Connell, the Makem & Spain Brothers, John Prine, David Mallett, Walt Michael, Eilleen Ivers, The Chieftains and many others. For over twenty years Danny toured nationally with the legendary Tommy Makem.

Find out more about the Danny on his website, his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.

Buy Me A Beer

by Claymore

High-energy and committed!!! England born Chris, as well as Jim and Derrek like to enjoy ourselves, and like to get everybody around us to have a fun time, but we also are very dedicated musicians. Although it may seem like Claymore is just about jumping around and not appearing serious, all of us are committed to being the best at what each of us do. We have our regular drummer Don (Otto) Wilson out with us on most occasions also. We are truly passionate about the music. We are also very grateful for our family and friends, who come out or support us in many different ways.

You can find out more details about Claymore on their website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Listener Feedback

Ariel

We read an email from Ariel from the Druidic Craft of the Wise.

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Ariel

The 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.

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For incidental music:

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

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.

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

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

(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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Come and share with us in our great Christmas Party!

In this our first music special, we bring you some great music as well as a poem from the Book of Taliesin. You'll hear moving Irish music from Danny Quinn, Samantha Gillogly and the Logues, some ethereal Faery music from Karen Kay and Faeries Wear Boots. There's also some great rocking music from Orient Xpress, Thinker and Tinkerscuss.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/christmas2008

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:26
• Da Day Dawn by Samantha Gillogly 3:50
• Danny Boy by Danny Quinn 6:30
• Midsummer Night's Dream by Karen Kay & Michael Tingle 9:38
• King for a Thousand Years by Orient XPress 14:03
• The Chair of Cerridwen by Taliesin 16:40
• The Balefire Song by Tinkerscuss 20:28
• This Song by Thinker 24:53
• The Faery Dance by Faeries Wear Boots 30:04
• Poitin Valley by The Logues 34:08
• Listener Feedback - Caitlin 38:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 3rd January 2009, 42m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We talk about a new Asatru pagan cemetery in Denmark and celebrate the anniversary of Tolkien's Birthday. Pop along and see the Tolkien Wiki for more details.

by Samantha Gillogly

Born in Los Angeles, violinist/violist/composer Samantha Gillogly began her musical training at age six on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Fluent in an extensive list of standard classical repertoire, from Adams to Zelenka, she is also an avid fan and performer of traditional and crossover music employing such styles as Celtic, Bluegrass, Gypsy and Scandinavian fiddle, as well as jazz and improvisation.

When not practicing, performing, or composing, Gillogly's off hours are spent writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and experimenting in painting, drawing and calligraphy. She is a published writer in multiple formats, and has been a contributing critic to The Green Man Review, an online arts and culture magazine. Her favorite culinary pursuit is brewing her infamous triple-espresso coffee, known to those who've dared taste it as "Viola Varnish".

Gillogly performs on a French 1860 Charles Simonin violin.

You can find out more about Samantha on Myspace or our Contributor Page.

Danny Boy

by Danny Quinn

Danny Quinn has been a performer of Irish & American folk music for nearly three decades. He has entertained throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland and England at concerts, coffee houses, festivals, corporate events and pubs. Since 1979 he has shared the stage with or opened for renowned artists such as the Clancy Brothers, Tom Chapin, Peter Yarrow, Robbie O'Connell, the Makem & Spain Brothers, John Prine, David Mallett, Walt Michael, Eilleen Ivers, The Chieftains and many others. For over twenty years Danny toured nationally with the legendary Tommy Makem.

Find out more about the Danny on his website, his Myspace page or on our Contributor Page.

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.

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 Chair of Cerridwen

Sacred Texts

From The Book of Taliesin on Sacred Texts, taken from the Four Ancient Books of Wales by William F. Skene.

The Balefire Song

by Tinkerscuss

Tinkerscuss are sisters Erin and Bryony Holden who live in the north Gloucestershire village of Bourton-on-the-Water. They are renowned for songs that are dark and eerie along with the more traditional 'Celtic' pieces. The combination of Bryony's rich, resonant vocals and Erin's modal guitar style will enthral, bespell and wrap the listener in the mists of myth and legend.

You can find out more details about Tinkerscuss on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

This Song

by Thinker

Thinker are a 3-piece folk-indie band from the South of the UK. They call themselves folk-indie, but only because they are acoustic led and have a fiddle; in reality it is difficult to categorise music which draws on Irish, English, Punk and Indie influences.

Over the past year they have played across the South coast, from London to Cornwall, playing many festivals in the Summer, and with friends and acts like 3 Daft Monkeys.

With a growing following and reputation for song writing, musicianship and performance, Thinker are keen to build on their achievements, and bring their music to audiences old and new in 2009.

You can find out more details about Thinker on Myspace or on their Contributor Page on our website.

by Faeries Wear Boots

Born just weeks apart, with a mutual love of all things dark, gothic, shiny, folky, and fae, it was inevitable that Chrissie and Polly would eventually come together to form Faeries Wear Boots, a modern melting-pot of the darker elements of British and Irish folk music and lore with pretty tunes, driving beats, and of course, very big boots. Soon they were joined by Chrissie's father, Andrew, and (when he wasn't busy being a rock star) her brother Robby and the Faeries Wear Boots line up was complete...

Described by one festival organizer as 'faeries with attitude', Faeries Wear Boots continue to go from strength to strength as they win over audiences with their captivating tunes and fantastical faerie attire. ...

Already Faeries Wear Boots have been asked to support Scottish songstress Isla Sinclair, and have played alongside Pagan-Folk and Faery artists such as Omnia, Daughters of Gaia, The Dolmen, Wendy Rule and Elfin Spiral.

You can find out more details about Faeries Wear Boots on their Website or on their Contributor Page on our website.

Poitin Valley

by The Logues

The Logues began some time at the start of 2006 when 'Bobby' (Banjo/Guitar) was pissed in one of Castlederg's finest drinking establishments, the Town House, and for some reason thought it would be a good idea to book a non-existent, nameless band with no members for St. Paddy's day. The incident went forgotten in his mind until a couple of weeks before St. Paddy's day when it was too late to back out. He rounded the rest of us up without much fuss, having known each other from school, and we started practicing on the 16h of March. The next day went surprisingly well and we haven't stopped since. We also needed a band name so we named ourselves after our bass/singer/tin whistler, Justin Logue, like a culchie Bon Jovi.

I suppose you could call it Irish folk rock or as I prefer, drinking music, or music you could punch your mother to.

Either way we hope you enjoy our stuff. We're currently recording an album and will be hitting your local in the next year or two.

You can find out more details about Faeries Wear Boots on their Myspace page or on their Contributor page on this website.

Listener Feedback

Caitlin

We read an email from Caitlin from Indiana.

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For incidental music:

II. Largo from CONCERTO GROSSO MOTO PERPETUO pour 2 Violons, Cello Orchestre by Tavola Rustica See the Contributor Page page for more details.

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.

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

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

(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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Yule traditions, a great story and some rockin' music for the holidays!

In this our Midwinter, Yule, Holiday Special we bring you a piece about the meanings of Yule and its traditions, some poems, four great pieces of music and an excerpt from Priestess of the Forest by Ellen Evert Hopman. The story is set in 3rd Century Ireland and tells of the meeting of Ethne, a Druid Healer and Ruadh, a member of the Fianna.

Full show notes, details and Contributor pages over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/yule2008

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:15
• The Meanings of Yule 3:01
• Lords & Ladies by Kim Thompsett 9:08
• Ogma's Lament by Dr. Joe Christopher 12:56
• The Standing Stone by The Bards of Mystic 15:41
• Priestess of the Forest by Ellen Evert Hopman 19:12
• Up Ye Rock Ye by Saor Patrol 35:40
• Call to the Fey by Gary 40:08
• Listener Feedback - Arlene 42:33
• On Midwinter's Day by Damh the Bard 34:08
• Appeal for Sacred Texts 48:40
• Promo - Contagious 49:38
• Promo - The Dark Side of the Fey 51:19
• Outtakes 53:38

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x

Released: 20th December 2008, 56m

We love to hear from you! Please email [email protected], or call us using Speakpipe

We talk about some more amazing new fairy art that has been submitted to us by renowned artist, Justin Russell, and describe the new book he is writing. Both of us have been interviewed by Christopher Blackmore for Action magazine for the AREN organisation.

The Meanings of Yule

We then discuss the meanings and traditions of Yule with a reading from the Golden Bough.

by Kim Thompsett

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.

The album Songs from the Uglee Meadow is due for release on 30th November 2008. 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 more about Kim on Myspace, last.fm or our Contributor Page.

Ogma's Lament

by Dr. Joe Christopher

We wrongly ascribe this wonderful sonnet to Professor Joe Christopher instead of the Doctor Joe Christopher in the show. Apologies for this!

Joe Christopher of Tarleton, Texas, author of 'C. S. Lewis', Twayne English Authors Series, writes - 'I don't know that the enclosed sonnet is appropriate for the C. S. Lewis Newsletter, for the Church of Ireland may have doubts about a work that has only one brief allusion to Lewis's Christianity and is otherwise pagan. Further, the sonnet has one weak rhyme and certainly counts on a reader having knowledge of Irish legend (for the argument by analogy in the last tercet) and Irish myth. On the other hand, it certainly ties to Ulster!'

Find out more about Joe Christopher on our Contributor page.

[Source]

by The Bards of Mystic

William, the Captain of the Bards of Mystic, says:

I was inspired to write that one after personally wandering through the fields of standing stones in Carnac, as well as visiting many dozens of sites throughout north western France.

Find out more about the Bards of Mystic on Myspace. More details will also be found on our Contributor Page.

by Ellen Evert Hopman

This tale is set in third century Ireland where Christianity is sweeping across the Celtic Isles. The book recreates the daily life, magical practices, politics and spiritual lives of the Ancient Celts during this historic turning point. During this time of crisis, love blooms between Ethne, a Druid healer, and her patient, a Fennid warrior. Their passionate affair suffers a tragic blow when Ethne is called upon to become the High Queen. The section we bring to you comes at the beginning of the tale after Ruadh is gored by a boar and becomes the patient of the enigmatic Ethne.

You can find out more about Ellen on the Celtic Heritage website, buy her book on Amazon and also find out more about the Order of the White Oak on their website.

You can find more details on our Contributor Page.

Up Ye Rock Ye

by Saor Patrol

The unique sound of Scotland in the 21st century, bringing the sounds of the past into the present and launching the listener into an exciting future for this Scottish band based at their Kincardine headquarters in Scotland.

See their Myspace page and hear more music or visit their homepage, Saor Patrol. You can find out more details about Saor Patrol on their Contributor Page on this website. You can visit the Clan Ranald site or see more details on our Charity page.

Call to the Fey

by Gary

A poem I wrote some time ago :)

Breathe into me the wild, The boundless, the beauty of the child. Let me drink deep the endless cup, The cauldron, the grail - let me sup Deep and my soul be filled.

To those behind the face of form, Present since the time of Dawn, Ever-here, everywhere - seen and unseen, I call on you to wipe my soul clean. Let he who ever-chatters be stilled.

Let us be one, you and me, The tired and bound, the wild and free. Sing to me in voice pure and clear, Open my mind so my ears can hear. May the words of my pen be truly skilled.

You and I have known each other long, Aeons have passed since your first song Filled my heart and drove me to tears. Yet have I grown deaf over the years - Logic and reason have been my shield.

Now I hear you sigh in the whispering grass, Hear your laugh amongst leaves as I pass. Let my ears finally hear your voice. Be aware - that I have made this choice At whatever cost, let them be healed.

Arlene

We read an email from Arlene and give our thanks for an iTunes review.

by Damh the Bard

On Midwinter's Day from the album The Cauldron Born is perfect for the season of Midwinter.

Damh is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality, and love of folk tradition, is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry.

You can find his music on iTunes, Woven Wheat Whispers 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 out more details about Damh on his Contributor Page on our website.

Appeal for Sacred Texts

The famous website, Sacred Texts, that we use as a source for many of the original texts for our tales is under threat of closure. We remind our listeners that they are running an appeal for funds by selling a DVD of their archives. Go along to their shop to see the details.

Promo - Contagious

Scott Sigler

Scott Sigler makes amazing podcasts out of amazing stories and Contagious is no exception.Across America, a mysterious pathogen transforms ordinary people into raging killers, psychopaths driven by a terrifying, alien agenda. The human race fights back, yet after every battle the disease responds, adapts, using sophisticated strategies and brilliant ruses to fool its pursuers. The only possible explanation: the epidemic is driven not by evolution but by some malevolent intelligence.

Standing against this unimaginable threat is a small group, assembled under the strictest secrecy. Their best weapon is hulking former football star Perry Dawsey, left psychologically shattered by his own struggles with this terrible enemy, who possesses an unexplainable ability to locate the disease's hosts. Violent and unpredictable, Perry is both the nation's best hope and a terrifying liability.

Promo - The Dark Side of Fey

The Dark Side of Fey promises to be a lighthearted & informative pagan podcast. Recorded in Southern Ontario, the podcast will provide information on events happening in Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, London & Toronto, as well as discussions on various topics of interest to the modern pagan.

Find out more about the Darkly Fey on her Website.

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For incidental music:

Eleonore, Marche de ferrel, Passage du vent & Kerridwen from Les Cordes de l'Ame by Adragante See the Contributor Page for more details.

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.

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

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

(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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We return with part 2 of the Fosterage of two Milk Pails story. In this story, which is part 2 of a 2 part story, we hear about the how Eithne meets Padraig the Saint and converts to Christianity. When Aengus Og eventually finds her, we discover what happens to the stricken maid.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish21

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:22
• Story 3:03
• Listener Feedback -Sarah 22:20
• Promo - Dale Jarvis - Storyteller 23:55
• Promo - Druidcast 25:16

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 12th December 2008, 28m

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

We introduce our Christmas schedule and thank all of the people who have voted on their choice of Myths for next Spring.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

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

• Sons of Mil
• Tuatha De Danaan
• The Tailginn
• Padraig the Saint
• Erin
• Eithne
• Feth Fiadha
• Brugh na Boinne
• Calpurnius
• Aengus Og
• Curcog
• Ros Dighair
• The Dagda
• Finbarr
• Manannan mac Lir
• Ilbrec
• Sigmall
• Abhartach
• Bodb
• Fodhla
• Ceall Eithne
• Ceasan
• Fid Gaible
• Cluain Cesain
• Ros Mic Treoin
• Fianna
• Finn-magh

Sarah

We read a message from listener Sarah and send a shout out of thanks for the votes cast on Podcast Alley.

Dale Jarvis - Storyteller

Storyteller Dale Jarvis, based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, presents a selection of ghost stories, traditional tales and stories of the fairies. You never know what you'll be able to hear. Enjoy the stories, or subscribe to the podcast!

Druidcast

Your host is Damh the Bard and in each episode he will feature poetry, story and song offered by Bards throughout the world. There will also be interviews with people from the Druid tradition, seasonal thoughts, explorations of Celtic mythology and history, reviews, and competitions. You can hear the full podcasts at: http://www.druidcast.libsyn.com/ or subscribe through your podcatcher, or through iTunes.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/gafm/gafm11.htm

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

eNoz, Pagode onirique,from Nuits de Glace. See the Contributor Page for details.

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

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

Sara Ayers, lilySoloVoiceCoda from Sara Ayers. See the Contributor Page page for more details.

James Underberg, Thursday Kiss from Podsafe Audio. See the Contributor Page page for more 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.

(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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In this tale, we hear about the coming of Manannan Mac Lir to the Tuatha De Danann and a maiden that cannot eat mortal food. We hear about an insult that has dire effects and the coming of the Christian God to the Ancient Celts.

Full Show-notes, with sources and credits, can be found on our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com/irish20

Running Order:

• Intro 0:41
• News & Views 1:07
• Story 3:26
• Listener Feedback -Nick, Steve 31:44
• Promo - Druidic Dawn 35:24
• Promo - The Fox 36:40

We hope you enjoy it!

Gary & Ruthie x x x

Released: 21st November 2008, 41m

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

The 30th November is St Andrew's Day and we talk about some of the traditional associations with the Scottish Saint. We also send good wishes to our American friends for Thanksgiving, which is in origin a Celtic festival.

Names Used in this Story

Listed in order of appearance

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

• Finbarr
• Tuatha De Danaan
• Sons of Mil
• Manannan Mac Lir
• Bodb Derg
• Sidhe Buidb
• Lake Deggert
• Midir
• Sidhe Truim
• Sidhemall
• Sidhe Neannta
• Finbarr Meadha
• Sidhe Meadha
• Tadg Mor
• Nuada
• Sidhe Druim Dean
• Abhartach
• Illathar
• Sidhe Buidhe
• Fagartach
• Sidhe Finnabrach
• Ilbreac
• Sidhe Aeda of Asseroe
• Lir
• Lugaid
• Sidhe Finnachadh
• Derg Diansgothach
• Sidhe Cleitidh
• Feth Fiadha
• Feast of Goban
• Sidhe Brugh
• Emain Ablach
• Erin
• Ealcmar
• Cairbre Cromfill
• Sigma
• Cairbre Cromm
• Aengus Og
• Dagda
• Dichu
• Roc
• Eachdond Mor
• Abartach
• Sidhmall Siteach
• Cruitin na Cuan
• Sidhe
• Curcog
• Eithne
• Munster
• Cnoc Medha
• Eremon
• Laegaire
• Niall Noigiallach
• Tailginn

Nick, Steve

We read messages from listener Nick and listener Steve.

Druidic Dawn

Druidic Dawn is non-affiliated to any Druid Association, Group, Order or Individual. It will be seeking an independent non-profit status in the near future. Overall it's working towards becoming a social enterprise for the Global Druid Community. It is a balance, between a non-profit business model and Druidic working. The visible elements presented here are celebrating the diversity of its many Druidic Paths.

The Fox

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 my podcast novel The Fox, you can also buy this book at Amazon.

http://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/fosterage.html

http://www.isleofman.com/Home/Community/ePedia/Arts/Mythology /Mythology/Manannan.aspx

http://www.timelessmyths.com/celtic/conversion.html

http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/fosterage.html

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Ring/2665/goibhniu.html

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/237171/Goibhniu

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

Armolithae, Endless Blue from Artanis. Jamendo. See the Contributor Page for details.

The Noizemakerz, Grid83 Conspiracy Podsafe Audio

eNoz, Transfiguration remix, Nuits de glace, Par une longue apres-midi d'attente from Nuits de Glace. See the Contributor Page for details.

Adragante, Les cordes de l'ame from les cordes de l'âme. 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.

(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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