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20. Barclodiad y Gawres (The Giantess' Apronful)
Celtic Source
05/03/21 • 18 min
This neolithic tomb on Ynys Môn isn't the only cairn to be named after a giant witch . . .
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19. From Celtic Gods to Celtic Spirits
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04/29/21 • 9 min
What happened to the Celtic gods of Iron Age Europe? Where are they in later Celtic folklore?
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21. Iolo Morganwg and Fake Myths
Celtic Source
05/13/21 • 10 min
A very frequently asked question amongst modern druids is what (if anything), can be taken from the work of Iolo Morganwg, the founding father of modern druidry and notorious forger of ‘ancient’ texts? The answer may surprise you.
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22. The Giant's Beard
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11/09/21 • 17 min
In this last in the series on Welsh folklore, we look at the peculiar phenomena of the Giant's Beard and what it could have stood for in the ancient past.
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55. Thanks, Rest and Next . . .
Celtic Source
07/12/23 • 11 min
Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
39. The Sovereignty Goddess Transformed
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05/07/22 • 26 min
In some variations of the myth, the way the sovereignty goddess engages with the king causes her to transform. What does this tell us about their relationship?
Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
51. Sir Gawain and Men's Mysteries (Part 5)
Celtic Source
04/30/23 • 22 min
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight isn't just an old poem about chivalry and codes of honour, it also appears to be a meditation upon different types of masculinity. Which story about the sacred masculine is being told here?
In this fifth part of a long rangeing discussion between Dr Gwilym Morus-Baird and the poet and storyteller, Tom Hirons, we enter the final stages of our exploration.
Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
2.9 The Fisher King's Question
Celtic Source
11/10/20 • 36 min
The Mabinogion tale of Peredur contains a version of the famous grail scene that so fascinated medieval audiences across Europe. But in a Welsh context, this scene has several other meanings, just as profound and just as pertinent to the study of Celtic storytelling.
38. The Drink of Sovereignty
Celtic Source
04/29/22 • 21 min
The first in a series looking at the Celtic myth of the sovereignty goddess. The story 'Baile in Scáil' contains one of the earliest explicit examples of a sovereignty figure in Irish literature, and features the intriguing concept of a ceremonial drink. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
2.4 The Symbol of the Lion
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06/18/20 • 28 min
The lion is one of the most prominent symbols in the Mabinogion tale of Owain. But what is its meaning and how old is it?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Celtic Source have?
Celtic Source currently has 90 episodes available.
What topics does Celtic Source cover?
The podcast is about Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Celtic Source?
The episode title '19. From Celtic Gods to Celtic Spirits' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Celtic Source?
The average episode length on Celtic Source is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Celtic Source released?
Episodes of Celtic Source are typically released every 7 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Celtic Source?
The first episode of Celtic Source was released on May 21, 2020.
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