I am so glad to have found this book! Lisa Bitel includes nine stories, each of which have a connection to the ever-present Otherworld of memory and imagination. Many of these stories are not well known outside the source translations and they are also some of my favourites, all well worth the telling. Lisa tackles…
Category: Articles
Supporting articles, texts and translations and related materials for each episode
Chris’s Ramble 14: Introducing Banbha
Banbha is one of the three Dé Danann sisters, daughters of Ernmas, who gave their names to the land of Ireland, Ériu is the best known of the the three but Banbha has another, older, and less well known story to tell. Join Chris as she celebrates the birth of a new granddaughter named Banbha….
The Rider on the River ~ Gallery.
Sequana’s Healing temple at the Source of the River Seine The Source of the Severn and the Lydney temple. Or visit the Story Archaeology page: The Romano British temple at Lydney The site was excavated by Mortimer Wheeler and his wife Tessa, in 1920’s I have also always been also interested in the influence this…
Chris’ Ramble 12: The Rider on the River
This ‘Ramble’ is inpired by the silver rider on the River Seine at the Paris 24 Olympics. So join Chris as she explores the history and mythology of three great rivers, the Seine, the Severn and the Shannon and discovers just how their stories may just meander together. Explore a gallery page of images of…
Celtic Eye ~ Events and updates
The brilliant Celtic Eye Art Group have been extremely active so far this year and I wanted to post an update on just a few of their recent artistic and environmental projects. Back in February, The Celtic Eye Art Group celebrated Saint Brigid with a collection of Art work, Poetry, Herbal/Folklore & a St Brigid’s…
Chris’ Ramble 10 ~ Stories to Remember
The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland’s unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if…
A Conversation with Anthony Murphy
Anthony Murphy, is an author, journalist, astronomer and photographer. He also curates the wondeful Mythical Ireland website. Join Chris and Anthony as they explore how Irish mythological stories, supported by recent evidence from genertics, seem to reflect the remarkable story of both neolithic and bronze age Ireland. This is a slightly longer ‘Conversation in the…
Many Shades of Darkness (revisited)
This article posted by Isolde, a few years ago now, has proved a favourite, both for me and a number of Story Archaeology friends. I am not a philologist but I had always wondered how much this method of managing colour perception might be found in other early language forms, looking back, perhaps, to their…
Candles in the Window: an anthology of Christmas memories
Back in 2004, I was asked to created a short book based on transcribed conversations I shared with groups of older people in Longford nursing homes. They painted some vivid memory pictures and I really did enjoy our conversions. It was a great pleasure and it was also very interesting to compare their memories of…
Chris Ramble 9: An Irish Winter Solstice Journey
Grianstad an Gheimhridh, the winter solstice is that special moment when the year turns and the hours of daylight, begin slowly to increase. This time of year has long been a cause for reflection and celebration. So, join Chris on yet another ramble, as she explores an Irish Winter Solstice journey. Links for this episode…