Someone just shared this elsewhere. I've seen it a few times and it's wonderful, so I'm passing it on. youtu.be/lI3Pm_TgAX0?...

This pretty well describes my relationship with my neighbours and their bl**dy porch lights - except, none of us is God, as far as I know.

I've been writing about Maponos, lately, so making lots of forays into the work of the French Celticists. But today I'm writing about Lleu, for a class tomorrow, so I got to visit Spain briefly. Nicolás Rabal. 'Soria' (1889) Don't worry, I found more up to date references, too.

Save the date! /// Maiden Mother Mage returns for one final, homecoming performance: Sat 3rd Oct 7pm, St Mary's Kirk in Haddington, East Lothian. Mhairi Watt as 'Maiden/Thaney' joins Taylor Dyson (Mother), Heather Cochrane (Mage) and Alex South (music). www.rebeccajoysharp.com/maiden-mothe...

Rashiecoats! She can't cook, she can't sew, every man in the story wants a piece of her, and the handsome prince doesn't seem to be making great decisions. Fortunately, with the help of a hare, a henwife, and some talking birds, things begin to look up - or at least that's one version of the story.

Rashiecoats is much more than just "the Scotttish Cinderella". New class starts on Saturday. We had such a blast last year! Come join us. #folklore #Scottishfolklore

Come join in this four-part exploration of "The Scottish Cinderella story" as we follow its roots and branches. Plenty of magic, and plenty of themes familiar to women today, also. #folklore #Scottishfolklore

Posting this a little late in the day, but at least I remembered! #folklore #Celticpolytheism #pagansky

When I was a child my mother bought a hostess trolley. It looked insane in our cramped little house. But she'd spent the cash and insisted we use it all the time, bumping and scratching as we went. It was, in every way, a worse experience than just carrying stuff yourself. This is a post about AI.

English stained glass artist Ann Sotheran, 'Isa's hare' (2011) #WomensArt

Adam McNaughtan sings “Oor Hamlet” 👆 #Shakespeare #BookWormSat www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPcl...

Well researched article. As I keep saying there are definitely cailleachs in Celtic language lore, but "The Cailleach" is a modern invention. www.marcus-pitcaithly.com/single-post/... #folklore #pagansky

More info at: www.tickettailor.com/events/krish... #folklore

I try not to post a lot of political stuff, but -

What is... Traditional Storytelling? 7 May, @scotstorycentre.bsky.social & online. Free Storytelling comes in all shapes and sizes, but how do we know what makes it “traditional” or not? Orkney storyteller Tom Muir explores the question scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:64...

I'm never sure how I feel about the digging up and studying of ancient Celtic individuals. I mean, we're all curious, yet what do we think we're going to learn that we actually need to know? heraldofages.com/how-grave-ro...

For anyone looking for an audiobook of the Mabinogion, I recommend this. The reader is Welsh and her pronunciation of the names is great. I like her delivery. It's not my favourite translation, but it's fine. (The reader of the Sioned Davies translation is awful, unfortunately.)

My latest video is for those who could use a bit of guidance toward the earliest Arthurian mentions. #booksky #arthuriana

Fascinating read. Is this the 'folk process' at work? publicdomainreview.org/essay/early-...

Meet St Patrick's spin doctor ☘️ A cleric who lived 200 years after St Patrick's death is the one responsible for many of the stories around the saint's life, writes Dr Niamh Wycherley from the Department of Early Irish and Department of History. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

Wouldn't mind an incense burner like this!

Bird collage by Lisa Morales, textile and mixed media artist #womensart

Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899), French painter, obtained a police permit to wear "men's clothes' as expected female fashions were so restrictive. She was so popular that girls were given dolls dressed in trousers to mimic Rosa’s unconventional style #WomensArt #WomensHistoryMonth

Funny - true. youtube.com/shorts/NEvHD...

My 12 session class, Intro to Celtic Mythology, starts on Wednesday, 18th February. Whether you're just starting out, or want to fill in some gaps in your knowledge, I think you'll enjoy this class. The link for more info is: www.tickettailor.com/events/krish... #pagansky #mythologymonday #Celtic

Let's not just pretend this is all just fine, and no big deal.

‘Spring Ritual’ Embroidery by Turkish textile artist Irem Yazici #womensart

The latest product of my ongoing obsession with Yr Hen Ogledd (no, not the band!). And here's the link to that Old North class I have coming up, which just happens to be 'pay what you can'. www.tickettailor.com/events/krish... youtu.be/6RiWbvmRbe0

"The city will be rebuilt by a hedgehog laden with fragrant apples... The hedgehog will hide his apples there and construct pathways beneath the earth." The Prophecies of Merlin, ed. & trans. by Reeve & Wright in The History of the Kings of Britain (Boydell Press, 2007), p. 152

A really insightful discussion of "telling Celtic stories". youtu.be/mphv7qMPyvg?... #Celtic #MythologyMonday #CelticPolytheism #Fantasy #Pagansky

Interesting new talk from the Culture Vannin folks.

Frustration buying a book from University of Wales Press. Thought PDF would bypass the eReader hassle. Paid for book, installed app, "you can only read your PDF on a phone/tablet". Nothing on UWP website to indicate this. Paperback from Amazon 2/3 cost or PDF. So much for supporting the publisher.

@bsky.app That's three separate reminders about sports, generated by your platform, that I have had to get rid of today. Please stop!

It is amusing that, despite how academics *have* been saying for c.40 years that the ancient Britons weren't labelled Celts, most normal people have just carried on assuming they were called Celts so this is only a big reversal for *us* We're very important and impactful, honest

Looking for a unique gift for an animal lover? Explore our Medieval Animals series for fascinating insights into the relationships our medieval ancestors had to animals (whether mythical or not...) 📚 www.uwp.co.uk/nadolig-chri...

Here's a fabulous find from Tobar an Dualchais in bits. Click the link for the recording. -- Sea monster and ship detail from Sebastion Munster’s ‘Thier 2’. Taken from the vignettes on Olaus Magnus’ ‘Carta marina’ (c. 1544). In the public domain. www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/26590?...

Liza Adamczewski (aka the Accidental Ecologist), contemporary fine artist living on a re-wilding farm in Wales who has created a series of 'Garden Icons' - inspired by local wildlife #WomensArt

Seems like this should be getting more attention.

A 1944 Pastoral: Land Girls Pruning at East Malling' by painter Evelyn Dunbar who recorded UK women's work during the Second World War #WomensArt

The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála or the Book of Invasions, an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose: www.ria.ie/collections/... This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.

I have a big, shiny new class starting this coming Saturday. It's not too late to sign up. Some info in the short video, below, and more at: tinyurl.com/MabCon26 #CelticMythology #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #mabinogi

Florence Camm (1874-1960), UK stained glass artist who was one of the most successful designers her age #WomensArt

This looks like it could shape up to be an interesting blog to follow. buttondown.com/godsandcrozi... #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #folklore

For any friends who don't know, Simon Rodway is a leading scholar in this field.

“It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity... It’s as simple as that.” -Tove Jansson

I put together a wee playlist for Wren Day. Let's see if it plays. youtube.com/playlist?lis... #folklore

Exploring Celtic Civilizations: Introduction to Medieval Period Materials. How should we contextualize and analyze Celtic-speaking communities in the medieval period? What forms of evidence are available for analysis? gaelicmichael.substack.com/p/exploring-...