Mythology/Folklore Links

What is Mythology?


Mythology is not just a collection of tales "made up" by our predecessors.  There is much truth in them.  

Here are some links about myth, in general, and the role that they have played in civilizations since the dawn of language:

    Definition of myth for a Mythology Class
    Myth Criticism
    The Illusion of Myth-less-ness


    
This collection of links is heavy on Gaelic lore, but if you look, there is lore from other Celtic nations, as well.  

The Birth of Finn MacCumhail and the Founding of the Fenians

Folklore- Irish/Celtic Seasonal Celebrations

Irish Literature, Mythology, Folklore, and Drama--AWESOME collection of Mythology and Folklore, among other things

Medieval Sourcebook: The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, c. 1100

The Conquest of the Sons of Mil

Lebor Gabala Erenn--The Taking of Ireland, from The Irish Texts Society

WAR GODDESS:   The Morrígan and her Germano-Celtic Counterparts, A dissertation by Angelique Gulermovich Epstein

Goddess Culture in Early Celtic Literature--A Thesis by Freb Hunt

The Second Battle of Mag Tured (Moytura)

Odin's Castle

Celtic Mythological Characters

Encyclopedia of the Celts

Gods and Goddesses of the Gaels-by Tina Deegan

Mannanan Mac Lir

Legends of Erin and Alba

Celtic Stuff

An Irish Myth Concordance

Celtic Folklore

The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz--a WONDERFUL collection of folklore!!

CELT: Corpus of Electronic Texts

Tales of St. Patrick "Of the Bells"  --From Lady Gregory














                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           




Mythology/Folklore Links