Got this from Wikipedia.
Brian
In Gaelic mythology, Brian was one of the three Sons of Tuireann along with Iuchar and Iucharba.
In Oidheadh Chlainne Tuireann (The Tragedy of the Sons of Tuireann), the three set out to kill their father's enemy Cian. Cian is the father of Lugh, one of the greatest of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Cian shapeshifts into a pig to disguise himself, but the brothers
shapeshift into dogs and hound him. They kill him, dismember his body
and try to cover up their crime. In recompense, Lugh makes them quest
all around the known world fetching magical weapons, which Lugh plans to
use at the Second Battle of Magh Tuireadh.
They succeed in obtaining all that Lugh demanded, but return to Ireland
badly wounded, pleading for Lugh to heal them; but he refuses.
In at least one version of this tale, Brian is the clever and subtle
one, while his brothers Iuchar and Iucharba are bumbling and easily
overawed by Brian. This tale of the Sons of Tuireann has sometimes been
likened to an Irish Argonautica.[1]
In later Scottish folklore, Brian was the name of a pompous man who helped the Cailleach rescue Deò-ghrèine.
Both Iuchar and lucharba are the same person.
Monday, September 25, 2017
The Nerdy Druid Up Ten months
Today marks ten months that my blog has been up. I will have to do a schedule post for the eleventh month due to the fact that I don't know if my net will be up in the new place by this date next month. I want to thank everyone that has come on here and read my posts. Means the world to me.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Irish Gods: Dian Cecht
Got this from Wikipedia.
In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation [dʲiːən kʲeːxt]; also known as Cainte or Canta) was the god of healing, the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was the father of Cu, Cethen and Cian.[1] His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poet and Ochtriullach.[2][3] Dian Cécht is described as a son of the Dagda in the Dindsenchas.
In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation [dʲiːən kʲeːxt]; also known as Cainte or Canta) was the god of healing, the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was the father of Cu, Cethen and Cian.[1] His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poet and Ochtriullach.[2][3] Dian Cécht is described as a son of the Dagda in the Dindsenchas.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Remembring 9-11
One of the things that I've learned in my time as a Druid (or Bard in this case) is that remembering events that have shaped things is important. I personally didn't go through the things that most others did, but I understand how important they are. 9-11 was the most devastating event that I've seen. However, I look at it like this. Things happen and we have to put up with other groups believing that their way is the right way and that we all need to conform.
It doesn't make what happened right but it doesn't mean that I'm staying at home and not going out into the world. I guess I get the whole 'I don't give a damn about what happens I'm still going to function' from my ancestors. They didn't let things scare them or make them stay inside. They go out and they do their business. However, remembering 9-11 is important and it will continue to be important. The Morrigan takes care of things and heals the land.
It's the people that take longer to heal.
It doesn't make what happened right but it doesn't mean that I'm staying at home and not going out into the world. I guess I get the whole 'I don't give a damn about what happens I'm still going to function' from my ancestors. They didn't let things scare them or make them stay inside. They go out and they do their business. However, remembering 9-11 is important and it will continue to be important. The Morrigan takes care of things and heals the land.
It's the people that take longer to heal.
Irish Gods: Ailill Angubae
Got this from Wikipedia.
Ailill Angubae according to the Lebor na hUidre version of the Irish mythological tale, the Wooing of Etain, is the brother of Eochaid Feidlech, a High King of Ireland.[1][2] In this tale, Ailill fell in love with his brothers wife, Étaín, who was one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Étaín had been the second wife of the Tuatha Dé Danann god, Midir.[1] As punishment for her jealousy towards Midir's first wife Fuamnach, she had been reborn as a human.[1] High King Eochaid having heard of Étaín's beauty, brought her to his palace at Tara.[1] Ailill fell in love with Étaín at the Festival of Tara, after which she was wed to his brother Eochaid.[2] Eochaid's brother, Ailill, having developed an unrequited love for the new queen, gradually succumbed to a wasting disease brought on by his feelings.[1][2]
Despite her love for her husband, Étaín felt sorry for the ailing Ailill, and to help save his life, promised to sleep with him.[1] Unfortunately Ailill never arrived at the agreed place, having been cast into an enchanted sleep by Midir.
Ailill Angubae according to the Lebor na hUidre version of the Irish mythological tale, the Wooing of Etain, is the brother of Eochaid Feidlech, a High King of Ireland.[1][2] In this tale, Ailill fell in love with his brothers wife, Étaín, who was one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Étaín had been the second wife of the Tuatha Dé Danann god, Midir.[1] As punishment for her jealousy towards Midir's first wife Fuamnach, she had been reborn as a human.[1] High King Eochaid having heard of Étaín's beauty, brought her to his palace at Tara.[1] Ailill fell in love with Étaín at the Festival of Tara, after which she was wed to his brother Eochaid.[2] Eochaid's brother, Ailill, having developed an unrequited love for the new queen, gradually succumbed to a wasting disease brought on by his feelings.[1][2]
Despite her love for her husband, Étaín felt sorry for the ailing Ailill, and to help save his life, promised to sleep with him.[1] Unfortunately Ailill never arrived at the agreed place, having been cast into an enchanted sleep by Midir.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Irish God: Aoi Mac Ollamain
I got this from Wikipedia.
Aoi Mac Ollamain or Ai Mac Ollamain is a god of poetry and one of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology. Ai is the son of Olloman, who saved him from the king's decree that Aoi be killed, a decree made in response to a druid's prediction that Aoi would be born with special powers.
Aoi Mac Ollamain or Ai Mac Ollamain is a god of poetry and one of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology. Ai is the son of Olloman, who saved him from the king's decree that Aoi be killed, a decree made in response to a druid's prediction that Aoi would be born with special powers.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Celtic Holiday: Mabon
This month Mabon will take place and it's the official first day of fall. It's not one of the important Sabbaths to Celtic recons but it's one that will be important in many ways. One, it's the last Sabbath that I'm celebrating at the old place. Samhain will be the first one that I will be celebrating at the new place. Mabon is the second of the three harvest festivals and it's a time when night and day, like during the Spring Equinox, are equal.
However, unlike with the spring, the dark side will take over and we will fall into the darkness. I do hope that you all will have a good one and I will post a Mabon photo on the 22nd.
However, unlike with the spring, the dark side will take over and we will fall into the darkness. I do hope that you all will have a good one and I will post a Mabon photo on the 22nd.
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