Tuatha Dé Danann
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The aos sí are a supernatural race in Irish folklore, believed to be the descendants of the Tuatha Dé Danann or fallen angels. Dwelling within sídhe (burial mounds), they represent the ancient, “earthly gods” of Ireland. The Creideamh Sí (Fairy Faith) encompasses the practices used to respect and appease these powerful, liminal beings.
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The Dagda, the “Good God” of Irish myth, is a complex figure of immense power, wisdom, and surprising humanity. Chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he wields life-and-death magic through his club, an inexhaustible cauldron, and a harp that commands the seasons. More than a simple brute, he is a druid-king, a cunning lover, and…
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Boann, the Irish goddess of the River Boyne, embodies creation through both love and transgression. Her myths explain the winter solstice at Newgrange and the river’s origin. A symbol of sovereignty, wisdom, and sacrifice, she represents the Celtic fusion of landscape and divinity, remaining a potent figure in modern spirituality.