‘Irish mythology is full of women whose lives are shaped by violence, coercion and the whims of men’
Maybe it’s because Irish mythology, for all its glamour and glory, is full of women whose lives are shaped by violence, coercion and the whims of men. Women who have largely been written out over the ...
Once in a while, a new Irish book comes along that just stops you in your tracks. This month Mark Joyce's superbly illustrated new book "Mythical Irish Beasts" is that book. It's a work of near magic, ...
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This is the most powerful god in Irish mythology
Lugh wasn’t just a god — he was a legend. Warrior, king, storm-bringer, and craftsman, his mythic roles spanned every facet ...
TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...
With glowing, jagged eyes and a crooked smile, the jack-o’-lantern is one of the most recognizable faces of Halloween. Behind that face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American ...
You may be preoccupied with making your Spring Festival vacation plans, but anyone familiar with Beijing’s social calendar knows that the best bash of the year takes place around St. Patrick’s Day—the ...
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