Mythology Created by: * Aifa Niafer, 2008-09-16 08:21:48

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A myth is a symbolic story where human imagination expresses an idea that may be hard to convey in simple words. It is a sacred tradition that tells the people who they are and why. Mythology can embrace a whole range of subjects from theolgy, sacred beings, parables, fables or anything that might explain or add to the religious belief system. Myths help to answer some of the most difficult of questions.

Celtic Mythololgy consists of anything that pertains to the Celtic belief and perception of the supernatural.

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The Ultonian Cycle (1 posts)

Historical Thread
The Ulster or Red Branch Cycle consisting of tales dealing mostly with the traditional heroes of Ulster.
Emain Macha (* Glaisne Niall, Sep 16, 2008 - 08:21 )

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The Tuatha De Danann (2 posts)

Historical Thread
They were known as the People of Danu and are said to have come to Ireland from the north of Europe.
Correct spelling of Tuatha Dé Danann (* Fenian Niafer, Nov 11, 2007 - 10:49 )
Who can tell us of the coming of the Tuatha De Dannan (* Griffon CuChulainn, Apr 16, 2005 - 01:39 )

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The Invasion Myths (13 posts)

Historical Thread
These stories can be found in the Leabhar Gabhala
It`s all about PLACE and its "subtle qualities" (* Don UtNapishtim, Mar 23, 2007 - 16:10 )
Who were the Fomorians? (* Fenian Niafer, Apr 13, 2005 - 13:22 )
So a question on the Fomorians, (* Griffon CuChulainn, Apr 11, 2005 - 02:34 )

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The Early Milesian Kings (5 posts)

Historical Thread
The tales of the traditianl Kings of Ireland that aren't part of the other cycles.
Concerning Heritage (* Ladee Niall, Jul 24, 2005 - 10:37 )
Ever heard of Breasal? (* Mel Caledonii, Jul 22, 2005 - 14:25 )
The Geneologies post (* Vithril Manach, Aug 31, 2004 - 10:09 )

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Links (5 posts)

Historical Thread
Links to websites pertaining to Irish Mythology.
From Anthony Murphy - Mythical Ireland (updates!) (* Flidais Niafer, Jun 11, 2005 - 09:14 )
Lebor Gabala text online (* Fenian Niafer, Jun 25, 2003 - 13:24 )
Partholon's Story (* Flidais Niafer, May 23, 2003 - 12:03 )

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The Ossianic Cycle (5 posts)

Historical Thread
Also known as the Fenian or Finn cycle. This stories are centered around Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fennians.
Absolutely, isn;t it? (* Enid Cormac, Aug 11, 2004 - 08:37 )
Terrific resource! (* Ladee Niall, Aug 9, 2004 - 19:18 )
uups. sorry. Here it is (* Enid Cormac, Aug 8, 2004 - 11:32 )

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