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Celtic Myth Podshow The Celtic Myth Podshow will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines, the magnificent pantheon of gods and goddesses and the magic and wonder of druids, faeries and folklore. It weaves together the rich, beautiful tapestry of mythological history, battles and sagas of the Celts.
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CMP SP25b - Irish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 2 Updated: 2011-10-01 19:57:29 Description: In this show we finish off our summary of the the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 20...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP25a - Irish Mythological Cycle Summary Pt 1 Updated: 2011-09-29 00:21:02 Description: In this show we start to summarise the Irish Mythological Cycle as we've met it so far in the first 29 story episodes. Not only is this show finishing off a whole branch of Celtic Mythology, but it also celebrates the Autumn Equinox for 2011, so we'v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP24 - The Chatterbox Show Updated: 2011-04-08 20:25:08 Description: This is the Chatterbox Show. We've got so much to talk about, so much to tell you that we thought instead of bringing you dribs and drabs here and there that we'd bring you a different type of show. This one is an informal chat where we talk about so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP23 - Spring Equinox Holiday Special 2011 Updated: 2011-03-18 14:51:28 Description: This is our Spring Holiday special for 2011. We start off with a plan, and finally bring you the Dryad story that we have been promising since Autumn last year! You can also hear 4 great pieces of music - one of which is a highly sought after preview...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP22 - Christmas Wish 2010 Updated: 2010-12-24 18:50:34 Description: This is our Christmas wish to you for 2010. It is only a short episode with three pieces of music and a little story, but we thought it important to let you all know where we were with the show, what was and has been going on and that we are still he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP21 - Autumn Holiday Special 2010 Pt. 1 Updated: 2010-08-23 14:52:05 Description: This is the first half of our Autumn Holiday Special for 2010. We've got a fantastic collection of customs and history about the Fey in Northern Scotland, three great pieces of music, some listener feedback and a superb poem about Summer by Alexander...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP20 - Competition & Feedback Show Updated: 2010-08-10 08:35:33 Description: We bring you the results of the competition we set in SP19 - the Damh the Bard Interview and set a new competition as well! Is there no end to the madness? :) We also read some feedback and play you some great pieces of music....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP19 - Damh the Bard Interview Updated: 2010-04-30 10:38:44 Description: This is our frst interview and we are lucky to be able to interview the famous Celtic Folk musician, Damh the Bard, and his partner, the multi-talented Artist Cerri Lee. Links to their websites and their work can be found in the Show-notes. We also b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP17b - Spring Holiday 2010 Part 2 Updated: 2010-04-09 16:42:02 Description: This is the second half of our Spring Seasonal Special. You can hear the second half of our epic 18th century tale from Scotland - the Wife or the Wuddy, four great pieces of music, a listener poem and a truly informative piece from the book, The Isl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP18 - The St Paddy's Day Special Updated: 2010-03-17 17:33:40 Description: Let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a short collection of poems (not recipes!) and all of our good wishes for the Next Year. We do so with a very small celebration for St Patrick's Day on March 17th. We bring you three poems that are typically Iri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP17a - Spring Holiday 2010 Part 1 Updated: 2010-03-15 14:05:23 Description: This is the first time that we've released a seasonal Holiday Show rather than a Festival Holiday Show. The plan is to try and get a Holiday show out for the four seasons until Gary is well enough to get back to the Festivals. We've got an epic 18th ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP16 - The Interim Show Updated: 2010-02-03 13:06:17 Description: This is a special explanatory show that we released to let all of our listeners know why we are having the delays in our release schedule. We wanted to let you know the Show is not dead, we're probably going to be very irregular over the next year an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP15 - Samhain 2009 Updated: 2009-11-03 01:10:11 Description: This is the Samhain Holiday Special featuring 6 wonderful pieces of music, a fantastic section of the Celtic novel for Young Adults, "Rowan of the Wood" and an in-depth study on the Celtic Hag Goddess, the Cailleach. We are also very proud to bring y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP14 - Autumn Equinox 2009 Updated: 2009-09-28 16:34:15 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP13 - Lughnasadh 2009 Updated: 2009-09-18 21:07:58 Description: 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 o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP13 - Announcement Updated: 2009-08-17 14:57:14 Description: A brief announcement about our hiatus....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 029 - There and Back Again Updated: 2009-07-25 19:46:51 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 028 - The Realm of the Ever-Living Updated: 2009-07-12 18:04:20 Description: 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 summ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP12 - Midsummer 2009 Updated: 2009-07-04 19:35:19 Description: 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, I recommend a nice, long, cool drink, an comfy chair, headphones and settling ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 027 - The Raggedy Man Updated: 2009-05-29 20:21:36 Description: 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?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 026 - Blood And Fire Updated: 2009-05-15 18:44:56 Description: 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. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP11 - Beltane 2009 Updated: 2009-05-05 15:03:57 Description: 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 S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 025 - The Many Lives of Aengus Og Updated: 2009-04-16 15:50:54 Description: In this tale we hear about the visits and adventures of Aengus Og to the Emerald Isle of Erin in later years....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 024 - The Red Man of All Knowledge Updated: 2009-04-03 17:05:21 Description: 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP10 - Spring Equinox 2009 Updated: 2009-03-20 22:34:36 Description: 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 th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 023 - Gifts of the Gods Updated: 2009-03-06 20:54:08 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 022b - Subscriber Gift: Reflections Updated: 2009-02-27 09:56:25 Description: 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,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 022 - On Frozen Wings Updated: 2009-02-20 17:25:05 Description: In the time of St Ciaran, we hear about a day of incredibly bad weather. The ancient and mighty Eagle, Leithin, sets off on a quest to discover whether there was ever a day of worse weather....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP09 - Imbolg 2009 Updated: 2009-02-08 14:08:21 Description: 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....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP08 - New Year Music Special 2 Updated: 2009-01-09 21:53:40 Description: In this our second music special, we bring you some more great music as well as another poem from the Book of Taliesin. For more detail, see episode SP08 at http://celticmythpodshow.com/Shownotes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP07 - Christmas Music Special 1 Updated: 2009-01-03 16:32:47 Description: In this our first music special, we bring you some great music as well as a poem from the Book of Taliesin....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP06 - Yule 2008 Updated: 2008-12-19 23:40:55 Description: 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...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 021 - Fostered by Milk Pails Updated: 2008-12-12 17:37:56 Description: Finally returning from the brink of nearly fatal man-flu, the Celtic Myth Podshow 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 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 020 - The Insult of Finbarr Updated: 2008-11-21 21:40:03 Description: In this tale, we hear about the coming of Manannan Mac Lir to to Tuatha De Danann and a maiden that cannot eat mortal food. We hear about an insult that has dire effects and the coming if the Christian God to the Ancient Celts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP05b - Samhain 2008 Part 2 Updated: 2008-11-09 00:13:38 Description: In our second half, we conclude our celebrations with four great pieces of music, a short story, an excerpt from A Druid's Herbal by Ellen Evert Hopman and some great family stories from listeners....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP05a - Samhain 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-11-02 00:33:28 Description: We begin to celebrate the festival of the ancestors with some great music, an excerpt from the novel Ravenwolf and some very powerful poetry from renowned Irish poet Aine Mac Aodha....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 019 - The Hawk of Achill Updated: 2008-10-24 21:05:57 Description: In this story, which is part 2 of the 2 part story of Fintan, we hear how the oldest and greatest Seannachie or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan meets his end. Before he does however, he meets the world's oldest Hawk, an old friend never before seen, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 018 - The Judgement of Fintan Updated: 2008-10-10 21:49:19 Description: In this story, which is part 1 of a 2 part story, we hear the tale of the oldest and greatest Seanachi or Story-teller of Ireland, Fintan. It was the job of the Shannachie to travel the land of Erin and collect stories from far-flung corners and this...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 017 - Tales of the Dagda Updated: 2008-09-26 21:26:02 Description: Finally, the mystery of the great Dagda's Club is revealed as he seeks a way to bring his dead son back to life. We also hear an alternate story about the Dagda and Aengus in the Brugh Na Boyne....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP04 - Autumn Equinox 2008 Updated: 2008-09-19 20:06:06 Description: We celebrate the Autumn Equinox with some amazing pieces of music, a poem by W B Yeats and a traditional Scottish folk-tale....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 016 - Tuan the Immortal Updated: 2008-09-12 12:41:41 Description: Today we hear the tale of Tuan and Saint Finnian, one of the best shape-changing myths in the Celtic mythos. Set in historical times, we look back through history with the meeting of Tuan the Immortal. This episode is slightly longer than normal at 4...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 015 - The Wooing of Etain Updated: 2008-08-29 20:45:14 Description: Set in the time of the Kingship of the great Dagda, this tale tells the story of the birth of Aengus Mac Og and how his foster-father, Midir, fell in love with the most beautiful woman in all Erin....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 014 - The Children of Lir Updated: 2008-08-15 22:49:39 Description: The Children of Danu choose Bodb Dearg as a new High King for themselves much to King Lir's displeasure. To bring the clans together, Bodb's foster-daughter marries Lir and bears four beautiful children to him. Sadly she dies and Lir marries her sist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP03 - Lughnasadh 2008 Updated: 2008-08-09 14:36:37 Description: We've got some great stuff for this Holiday Special. For the first time, we've got three pieces of fantastic music, a section from an unpublished book about the Celtic traditions for Lughnasadh and a great section of an Arthurian Fantasy by Kelley He...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 013 - The Wings of Tragedy Updated: 2008-08-02 21:21:39 Description: The Sons of Mil take possession of the Emerald Isle, leaving the Tuatha De Danaan to retreat underground. We join the story as the Children of Danu choose a new High King to guide them......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 012 - The Song of Amergin Updated: 2008-07-19 18:38:16 Description: The Sons of Mil finally break through the magic of the Children of Danu and land on the shores of Erin. They demand recompense for the death of their kin and negotiations take place. Now it is up to the Tuatha De Danaan - will they fight, flee or com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 011 - The Wind of Change Updated: 2008-07-11 22:32:40 Description: With the last of the Fomori driven from the land, the Children of Danu leave the Emerald Isle in the hands of their descendants - but to what cost?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP02b - Midsummer 2008 Part 2 Updated: 2008-07-02 23:31:07 Description: We celebrate the Midsummer Festival with a massive offering of goodies. The second half contains an amazing poem called The Shadow House of Lugh, a story from The Fire of Belenus by William Russeth and some music....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP02a - Midsummer 2008 Part 1 Updated: 2008-06-27 18:11:23 Description: We celebrate the Midsummer Festival with a massive offering of goodies. So we've divided the episode into two parts. The first part contains a reading from The Religion of the Ancient Celts, another from a modern book called Fairy Healing, some music...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 010 - The Harp's Voice Unleashed Updated: 2008-06-20 22:53:28 Description: Mighty Balor, the strong smiter, and the Fomori have invaded Ireland and the Tuatha De Danaan meet them on the field of Battle. After a bloody and epic struggle, Lugh kills Balor and the Fomori are beaten and driven back to the sea. Tired and weary, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 009 - Let Fly the Crows of Battle Updated: 2008-06-06 21:11:37 Description: The eve of the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh and Lugh gets promises of aid from the Tuatha De Danaan. The giant Balor enters the fray and the death toll rises. The Tuatha De are fighting not only for their land but for their entire race....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 008 - The Long Hand of Lugh Updated: 2008-05-23 18:50:04 Description: The Sons of Tuireann complete their quest only to discover that Lugh has out-witted them. This is Part 3 of 3 in the Saga of the Sons of Tuireann....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 007 - Uneasy Rests the Crown Updated: 2008-05-09 22:49:34 Description: The Sons of Tuireann wreak havoc amongst the Kings of the World in their quest to fulfill the fine laid on them by Lugh.This is Part 2 of 3 in the Saga of the Sons of Tuireann....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP SP01 - Beltane 2008 Updated: 2008-05-01 23:10:57 Description: We celebrate the ancient Celtic Fire Festival of Bealteinne with some pieces about Celtic and Fairy traditions, a fascinating short story set in ancient Cornwall and some wonderful Celtic music. Come join in the fun!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 006 - What Price Treachery? Updated: 2008-04-26 19:32:02 Description: Lugh devises a clever scheme to get revenge on the Sons of Tuireann and also get together some powerful magic to help the Tuatha De Danaan in their coming battle with the Fomori....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 005 - Girding the Loins for Battle Updated: 2008-04-12 00:42:09 Description: The Sons of Tuireann encounter Cian, the father of Lugh, on his own and foul acts are committed. Later, the Dagda has two encounters and gains two allies. WARNING - This episode contains the "toilet humour" of the original myth which may be unsuitabl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 004 - The Coming of Lugh Updated: 2008-03-29 12:42:07 Description: Tensions increase as the tyranny of the Fomor bites on the Children of Danu. A stranger with many gifts comes into Teamhair and brings them all new hope. However, Bres makes a new alliance with a mighty King of the Fomor, Balor of the Evil Eye and in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 003 - The Rule of Bres the Beautiful Updated: 2008-03-15 00:00:13 Description: The Battle of Magh Tuireadh is over and after Nuada is seriously injured and Bres gets elected to be King over the Tuatha De Danaan. His reign, however, does not go exactly well. We hear of how the Dagda is treated and learn about the mysterious orig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 002 - Let Battle Commence! Updated: 2008-03-01 00:00:02 Description: After a vicious hurling match, the armies of the Tuatha De Danaan and the Fir Bolg clash on the fields of Magh Turiedh. A ferocious battle takes place in which over 100,000 warriors die. After a brutal blow, a new King has to be chosen for the Tuatha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP P02 - Promo 1m 55s Updated: 2008-02-22 18:32:26 Description: A slightly longer, 1m 55 second promo for the Celtic Myth Podshow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 001 - Gods in the Mist Updated: 2008-02-16 01:06:07 Description: The Tuatha De Danaan, the Children of Danu, arrive in Erin in clouds of mist that cover the land for three days. Emissaries from the Tuatha De and the Fir Bolg meet and inspect each other....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP P01 - Promo 42s Updated: 2008-01-25 18:56:11 Description: A 42 second promo for the Celtic Myth Podshow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CMP 000 - Introduction to the presenters and the series. Updated: 2008-01-23 12:28:00 Description: Our introductory episode lets you get to know our presenters and introduces you to the Celtic Myth Podshow. It will tell you ancient tales and legends of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany bringing you the bravery of heroes and heroines,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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