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Episode 27: Road to Moytura Episode III: Wrath of the Morrígan

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Irish Mythology Podcast

Deireadh Fómhair 26, 2022

Episode 27

Road to Moytura Episode III: Wrath of the Morrígan

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Here you’ll find our notes, links to research and some personal highlights from your hosts. 

Welcome | fáilte 

In this episode we hear how The Morrígan fulfils the promise she made to The Dagda to decimate the Fomorían army.

We ask:

  • How does the Morrígan fulfil her promise to The Dagda? 
  • How does this promise relate to her role concerning fate?
  • How are her dominion over death, cattle, and wealth interconnected?
  • What can we learn about The Morrígan from The Metrical Dindshenchas?
  • Who would Jeff Goldbloom play in this story?

The Fomorians are under attack! The invaders’ plan to conquer Ireland has been severely disrupted by none other than the daughter of their king, Indech Mac Dé Domhnainn. Just when they think they think they are through the worst, they face a new foe, The Morrígan, the deadliest goddess of them all.

Starring: The Morrígan, Indech Mac Dé Domhnain

Co-Starring: Balor, Bres, Elatha, the Fomorian host, the forest, a murder of crows, sorcerers. 

A cautionary tale on why you never ever get on the bad side of The Morrígan. 

Resources

credits

Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. 

Story: Marcas Ó hUiscín

Cover Art: Nance Kinane

Music – Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode 

Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) 

Tension in the air: Steven F. Allen – AuDioChosis https://soundcloud.com/user-574803010

All other sounds Creative Commons 

Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts 

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Episode 24: The Dagda’s Club in Love and War (Explicit Content)

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Irish Mythology Podcast

Aibreán 28, 2022

Episode 24

The Dagda’s Club in Love and War

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Here you’ll find our notes, links to research and some personal highlights from your hosts. 

Image by Nance Kinane 

Welcome | fáilte 

In this episode we hear about The Dagda’s scouting mission to the Fomorian forward camp and two sexy encounters he has along the way. 

We ask:

  • Why was this section of The Second Battle of Moytura omitted from so many retellings?
  • Why are the sexual encounters of the gods important for the fertility of the land?
  • In what ways does The Dagda exemplify the Tao?
  • What is The Dagda’s relationship with Hermes and Pan?
  • What is the connection between this story and a 4,000 year old erotic poem from Messopotamia?

The Dagda is on a mission. He travels to the west to scout the invading Fomorian armies, but it’s not all business for the supreme father. On his way, he meets up with The Morrígan for their annual tryst and later on, he hooks up with an unlikely lover. All’s fair in love, war and sorcery. 

We talk censorship, sex in mythology, the Tao of The Dagda, Ancient Mesopotamian smut and the Greek god Pan. 

Starring: The Dagda, The Morrígan, Indech Mac Dé Domhnan and his unnamed daughter.

Co-Starring various Fomorians, the forest, the sea, the beings of the microcosm, birds, burrowing animals, and lots of crows.

A cautionary tale on why you should always go if you have to go. 

Resources

credits

Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. 

Music – Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence 

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

All sounds cc licence from freesound.org 

Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts 

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Dawning of the Dé (part 3): Fate of the Firbolg Shownotes

PHOTO BY MICK REYNOLDS

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Irish Mythology Podcast

Iúil 09, 2020

Episode 5

Dawning of the Dé (part 3): Fate of the Firbolg

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Here you’ll find our notes, links to research and some personal highlights from your hosts. 

Welcome | fáilte 

In this episode we hear the culmination of the saga of the coming of the gods to Ireland and talk about Nuada, Sreng, war gods and Cong Co. Mayo and we ask:

  • How do we know Nuada was a war god?
  • What other gods does he share attributes with?
  • What is the role of the war god? 
  • Why are the Fir Bolg associated with Connaught?
  • How do we resolve contradictions in the old texts? 

We also talk a bit more about the Tuath Dé and the idea of a pantheon of Irish gods and the historical context to the texts this story comes from. . 

The Culmination of a saga. A bloody battle that will decide the future of Ireland. Can the mighty Fir Bolg repel the almighty power of the gods?

We talk about Nuada, Sreng, war gods and Cong, Co. Mayo. 

Resources

Where it all happens 

credits

Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaiígh. 

Music – Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence 

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

All sounds cc or attribution licence.

Sounds on attribution licence from freesound.org – 

  • Miguetelo SINISTER ATMOSPHERE 
  • Joedeshon ADULTS GATHERING FOR A MEETING 
  • Piano Farm – Cows Attacking Red Tail Hawk
  • Yap Audio Production – Medieval Army Marching 
  • Yap_Audio_Production – Medieval Combat
  • Metzik – Throatsinging
  • Mshashen – Wind
  • Inspector J – Smashing wooden fence

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