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processional pathways of ancient ireland

Ali Isaac

Jul 16, 20187 min read

processional pathways of ancient ireland

Could the ditches which encircle so-called 'royal sites' like the Hill of Tara have been designed to serve as ceremonial pathways?

Ali Isaac

Apr 25, 20166 min read

speaking in tongues of fire

In ancient Ireland, a poet was expected to be able to raise a satire so powerful as to raise blemishes, ie boils on the face of the accused.

A Fire in the Head | Shamanic Use of Amanita in Irish Mythology

Ali Isaac

Apr 4, 20168 min read

A Fire in the Head | Shamanic Use of Amanita in Irish Mythology

The Irish called it Agairg Cuileoige, but it’s more popularly known as Amanita Muscaria, or Fly Agaric.

The Aisling | Not so Sweet Dreams in Irish Mythology

Ali Isaac

Oct 6, 20156 min read

The Aisling | Not so Sweet Dreams in Irish Mythology

In Irish mythology, dreams were often used as a means of seeking knowledge, sharing some similarities with shamanic dreaming.

Ali Isaac is an author and blogger specialising in Irish mythology. Through word and image, she tries to draw the human story from Ireland's landscape and tumbled stones, with a particular focus on the women history has abandoned, and legend only half remembers.

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