Well of Wisdom Temple Blog
by Christine Zucchelli Trees mirror in many ways the life cycle of human beings: they are born from seed, they breathe and drink, they grow to maturity, reproduce and eventually die from age or disease. Their branches, roots and the veins of their leaves resemble human blood vessels, and certain species even ooze a reddish, […]
by Christine Zucchelli Sacred stones and stone monuments feature the world over and Ireland is no exception. Our landscape is dotted with them, from the Blarney Stone in Cork and Maedhbh’s Grave in Sligo to St Patrick’s Chair in Tyrone and the Royal Pillars of Tara in Meath. Since prehistoric times people have acknowledged their […]
by Proinsias Mac Cana Analyzes the development of mythological traditions stemming from Ireland and various other areas of ancient Europe. Get it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Celtic-Mythology-Library-worlds-legends/dp/0600342891/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493755844&sr=1-2&keywords=mac+cana
by Dáithí O hOgáin Examines the folk tradition of Ireland, covering the hagiography, folk tales, and customs of the land, and includes a short introduction to Gaelic and a pronunciation guide. Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Legend-Romance-Encyclopaedia-Tradition/dp/0132759594
by Mark Williams Ireland’s Immortals tells the story of one of the world’s great mythologies. The first account of the gods of Irish myth to take in the whole sweep of Irish literature in both the nation’s languages, the book describes how Ireland’s pagan divinities were transformed into literary characters in the medieval Christian era–and […]
By Morgan Daimler Irish Reconstructionist Polytheism is an often misunderstood path, but it is one with great richness and depth for those who follow it. This short introductory book touches on the basic beliefs and practices of Irish Polytheism as well as other important topics for people interested in practicing the religion using a Reconstructionist […]