Are Bards Just Built Different?
05/14/25 • 11 min
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Are Irish bards physically or spiritually built differently? Join Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School as he explains the fascinating world of Irish bards, exploring ancient and medieval texts that suggest there may be something unique about their biology and powers.
Discover the myth of the bard's tongue, said to hold both praise and satire, and learn about the mysterious vein of poetry, which supposedly grants bards the ability to access profound wisdom. Jon also covers how bards wielded immense power in society, from toppling kings like Bres with biting satire to composing poetry that defined reality.
With deep personal insights into the roles of bards in Irish culture, this episode is a must for anyone interested in Celtic mythology, folklore, and the ancient art of storytelling.
Find out if bards were truly built differently in this insightful exploration of bardic tradition and power.
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Fáilte! 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!
👉 Take the Full Class - Being a Bard - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/bard
Are Irish bards physically or spiritually built differently? Join Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School as he explains the fascinating world of Irish bards, exploring ancient and medieval texts that suggest there may be something unique about their biology and powers.
Discover the myth of the bard's tongue, said to hold both praise and satire, and learn about the mysterious vein of poetry, which supposedly grants bards the ability to access profound wisdom. Jon also covers how bards wielded immense power in society, from toppling kings like Bres with biting satire to composing poetry that defined reality.
With deep personal insights into the roles of bards in Irish culture, this episode is a must for anyone interested in Celtic mythology, folklore, and the ancient art of storytelling.
Find out if bards were truly built differently in this insightful exploration of bardic tradition and power.
✨ 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/challenge
At 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
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Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
Please Search Our Resources!
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✨ 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
Cynth 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/yt
The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchool
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Fáilte! 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!
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Is it possible to come face-to-face with an Irish Fairy Púca and live to tell the tale? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School dives into the folklore of the Púca, one of Ireland's most mysterious and unpredictable Sidhe creatures.
With its various forms—ranging from a menacing dark horse to a mischievous donkey—the Púca embodies both peril and adventure in Irish mythology. Some tales tell of terrifying rides across hills and fields, while others speak of musical gifts and encounters with faeries.
But can you truly survive an encounter with a Púca? Find out in this exploration of one of Ireland's classic Otherworldly beings.
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At 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.
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Have a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?
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✨ 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
Cynth 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/yt
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Fáilte! 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!
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Alp Luachra – A Monstrous Parasite from Irish Mythology
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Is it possible to be infested with a monster from Irish folklore? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School explores the eerie tale of the Alp Luachra, a parasitic creature that enters a person’s body and slowly consumes their food’s essence, leaving the victim starved and weakened.
Through ancient myths and modern folklore, Jon explores the terrifying story of this "joint-eater" and the peculiar method to cure the infestation—salted beef and a stream of fresh water!
Discover how ancient tales of this parasitic creature might parallel more modern ideas like tapeworms and explore other myths tied to the Alp Luachra. Learn more about Irish mythology, folklore, and Paganism with Jon’s insights.
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✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free
✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challenge
At 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/IrishPaganSchool
Have 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
Cynth 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/yt
The Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchool
On Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.school
Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool
Rowan 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
Fáilte! 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!
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