Is Cú Chulainn a Tragic Hero? Exploring the Myth & Legacy
Send us a text✨Take the Class Here: Cú Chulainn - A Life of Stories https://irishpaganschool.com/p/cuchulainn1Is Cú Chulainn a true tragic hero, or is his story more complicated than it seems? In this insightful video, Jon O'Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School delves into the myths and historical contexts surrounding one of Ireland's most famous figures, Cú Chulainn (Setanta Mac Súaltam).Often romanticised as a paragon of heroism, Cú Chulainn's tale reveals darker layers of violence, manipulation, and tragic choices, making him more of a tragic figure than a hero. Jon examines the Ulster Cycle and the cultural upbringing that shaped Cú Chulainn into a complex character who was ultimately a product of his violent society.Discover the deeper truths behind this iconic figure of Irish mythology and how his legacy has been used throughout history. If you're curious about the real story of Cú Chulainn, Jon also offers a full class, "Cú Chulainn: A Life of Stories," available at the Irish Pagan School.✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytStíofáinín O Meidhir recommends The Irish Pagan School..."Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrisFáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show
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The Dearg Dú - Irish Mythology’s Bloodthirsty Spirit
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Dearg Dú Ireland’s very own vampire legend? In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the terrifying folklore surrounding the Dearg Dú, a revenant said to rise from the grave to seek revenge and drain the life force of her victims. Originating in County Waterford, this undead woman’s tragic backstory of love, betrayal, and vengeance makes her one of the most horrifying figures in Irish mythology. Learn the lore behind the Dearg Dú, her connections to other supernatural beings like the leannán sí and the Scottish Baobhan Sith, and how modern vampire myths like Dracula may share roots with these ancient Irish stories.✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytStíofáinín O Meidhir recommends The Irish Pagan School..."Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolRowan Ives recommends The Irish Pagan School... "The courses at the Irish Pagan School offer an in-depth approach to Irish paganism that is based on genuine history and folklore. There is so much here for curious learners of all levels to gain knowledge and insight on their spiritual paths while avoiding the misinfoFáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show
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Is the Headless Horseman Irish?
Send us a text✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/freeIs the Headless Horseman part of Irish mythology? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores this question by delving into Irish folklore about the Dullahan, a fearsome, headless rider often connected with death omens like the cóiste bodhar, or the Silent Death Coach. Discover the origins of the Dullahan, its role in ancient Irish tales, and how this terrifying figure differs from other similar myths, including Sleepy Hollow’s Headless Horseman. Learn what happens when a Dullahan speaks your name and the significance of crossing a river in escaping its wrath. Jon also shares personal supernatural experiences with death messengers and provides historical references from the Duchas folklore collection.Whether you're curious about mythological creatures or keen to deepen your knowledge of Irish folklore, this video offers a fascinating dive into the dark lore of the Dullahan. For more information and free resources, visit the Irish Pagan School website.✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytStíofáinín O Meidhir recommends The Irish Pagan School..."Fabulous courses, authentic Irish sources. A wide variety of education across the spectrum of Irish paganism and amazing free courses also."The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolFáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show
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Why is the Summer Solstice Important in Irish Paganism?
Send us a text✨SAMHRADH – SUMMER SOLSTICE IN IRELAND - https://irishpagan.school/summer-solstice-ireland/In this video, Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School discusses the significance of the summer solstice in Irish Paganism. He explains what the summer solstice is and its importance in Irish culture, both historically and in modern practices. Jon highlights the connections between ancient traditions and contemporary celebrations, such as midsummer festivals and bonfires. He also emphasizes the value of engaging with ancestral practices to enrich one's spiritual journey. ✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytThe Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolRowan Ives recommends The Irish Pagan School... "The courses at the Irish Pagan School offer an in-depth approach to Irish paganism that is based on genuine history and folklore. There is so much here for curious learners of all levels to gain knowledge and insight on their spiritual paths while avoiding the misinformation that is sadly common in popular modern paganism. I have benefited greatly from the classes and look forward to taking more."Thank you for watching... Please subscribe to this channel for more, like and share this video on social media and in your groups - it really helps toFáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show
Authentic Connection to Ireland. Regular episodes from native presenters and teachers - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan - on Irish History, Heritage, Mythology, Folklore, the Tuatha Dé Danann, Fairy Faith, Irish or Celtic Paganism... direct from the Irish Pagan School HQ in County Waterford, Ireland.✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these episodes, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpagan.school/community💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.com
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