Irish Myths StoryTime
Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full. An ever-so-brief introduction will explain the origin of the myth in question and the version/translation that you'll be listening to. Head over to IrishMyths.com or check out the IrishMyths YouTube channel if you want to journey down Irish and Celtic mythology rabbit holes. This is StoryTime. And now, your story...
Episodes
Get your fire extinguishers ready: things are about to get heated.
Muirchú’s account of St. Patrick’s contest of miracles with the druid at Tara, as detailed in the 7th-century Vita sancti Patricii (Life of Saint Patrick)
00:00 Teaser
00:21 Introduction
03:39 Your story: The Contest of Miracles
09:05 End credits
Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/
This medieval Irish poem is like a nursery rhyme. Only it doesn’t rhyme. And it’s not for children.
Prepare to contemplate your own impermanence as you uncover the inner life of an old woman preparing for death.
00:00 Teaser
00:16 Introduction
02:39 Your story: The Lament of the Hag of Beara
08:04 End credits
Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/
A tall tale about greed, love, and the changing of the seasons, penned by one of Ireland’s most famous writers, Oscar Wilde.
Sneak through that hole in the garden wall and shimmy up a tree. It’s time for The Selfish Giant.
00:00 Teaser
00:23 Introduction
03:12 Your story: The Selfish Giant
11:42 End credits
Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/
A sweet song. A silver bough. An epic expedition that puts our protagonist face-to-face with the Irish god of the sea. That places him on the shores of the Land of Women.
Ready the oars. It’s time for The Voyage of Bran.
00:00 Teaser
00:19 Introduction
03:22 Your story: The Voyage of Bran
11:23 End credits
Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: https://irishmyths.com/
A scorcher of a story, perfectly suited for (and set during) the spookiest time of year.
Listen—if you dare—to The Enchantment of Tara, a.k.a. The Coming of Finn, which comes from the medieval narrative Macgnímartha Finn (The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn).
00:00 Teaser
00:25 Introduction
03:01 Your story: The Samhain Burner
07:28 End credits
Want to plumb the depths of Irish and Celtic mythology and folklore? There’s a website for that: ...
It’s the story of a hog, a dog, and a king who reluctantly takes his wife’s advice. Will it pay off? There’s only one way to find out.
Originally titled The Tale of Mac Da Thó's Pig (Scéla Muicce Meicc Da Thó), this is T. W. Rolleston’s retelling of the famed tale, which recounts a banquet brawl between two of Ireland’s greatest kingdoms: Connacht and Ulster.
00:00 Teaser
00:22 Introduction
02:35 Your story: The Carving of Mac Da...
The High King of Ireland has a secret. One unlucky lad is tasked with keeping it…but will he be able to?
Welp, he better. Because his life hangs in the balance.
A druid hatches a plan that *might* be able to help. Arboreal spoiler alert: The plan involves a willow tree.
00:00 Meet your host: I. E. Kneverday
01:42 What’s this podcast all about?
02:20 Intro
04:14 Your story: The Secret of Labra
07:57 End credits
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