Celtic Source
by Celtic SourceDr Gwilym Morus-Baird discusses various aspects of Celtic myth and culture, with a particular focus on Welsh and Irish source texts.
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Episodes
67. Reimagining the mysteries of Tam Lin - A conversation with Charlotte Hussey
59m · PublishedIn her most recent collection of poems, Charlotte Hussey has drawn on the fairytale of Tam Lin as found in a 16th century ballad from the Scottish Borders. In this interview we look at some of the poems and how they echo both the myth and Hussey's own history, and how the weaving of several perspectives and stories breaths new life in to this most mysterious of folk ballads. Those of you familiar with Celtic myth will hear the echoes and resonances, and spot the familiar archetypes and concepts. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
66. Taliesin in Modern Poetry
1h 35m · PublishedMany modern poets have found the awen in Taliesin's myth, not just in Wales but also beyond. Simon Lilly and Chris Martin are two such wordsmiths who have thrown themselves willingly into the cauldron. In this wide rangeing discussion we hear them read their own Taliesin-inspired poetry, and talk through some of the more powerful visions we find in this eternally abundant myth.
If you want to find out more about these two brilliant poets, you can find them online at https://simonhlilly.com and https://www.chrismartinpoet.com
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65. What the Welsh story Triads can tell us
12m · PublishedTrioedd Ynys Prydein, the medieval Welsh storytriads, can tell us a few different things about other sources of Welsh myth, particularly the Mabinogi. Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
64. The Ancient Celtic Horse Goddess?
15m · PublishedWhat do we mean when we say that Celtic goddesses like Rhiannon and Macha are medieval variations of an older, original horse goddess? What are we missing out in that apparently simple statement?
Courses on Celtic myth and folklore: https://celticsource.online/courses-page
63. The Blessings of the Táin
15m · PublishedThe Táin Bó Cuailnge, often simply called the Táin, is one of the most important Irish myths, and perhaps even one of the most important in Europe, with some claiming that it’s the earliest surviving epic in Western vernacular literature.
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62. Taliesin the Guide.
16m · PublishedWhy is Taliesin a suitable guide to the world of Welsh myth? Here's a few reasons why.
61. Myth Mountain: Why Myth and Why Mountain?
46m · PublishedThis is a new podcast my wife and I will be making over the next few months. If you want to hear more, please search for the Myth Mountain podcast on your favourite platform and subscribe. You can find us on Spotify here.
This podcast explores many of the ideas behind the Myth Mountain programme that you can find here.
"Join Lucy and Gwilym as they unpack why we are compelled by myths, what role they play in enriching our lives, why we are drawn to the myths of our ancestral lands and how this gives us a sense of the sacred. Sharing personal stories and their experience of being in the wild, vision quest and connection to place."
60. Danu and Dôn
11m · PublishedThere have been several decades of speculation about the relationship between these two mysterious mythic mothers who both founded divine lineages in Celtic myth. But what is their relationship? Are they the same or different?
59. Is Taliesin a god?
32m · PublishedThe answer may not be what you think . . . I also respond to a question about the apparent difference between myth and folklore. This is an edited version of a talk I gave for Druids Down Under.
You can still buy the book here: https://celticsource.online/product/taliesin-origins-signed-paperback/
58. Eternally Fruitful Questions
17m · PublishedWhat questions should we ask when investigating Celtic myths? There are plenty we could ask, but I've tried to hone it down to three eternally fruitful questions.
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Celtic Source has 69 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 32:00:15. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 28th, 2024 07:11.