Lughnasadh is a traditional Celtic celebration that falls on August 1. On the Wheel of the Year, it designates the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Lughnasadh is one of four great festivals of ancient Ireland and Scotland. The others are Samhain (October 31), Imbolc (February 2), and Beltane (May 1). Each… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Lughnasadh
Tag: Celtic mythology
Mythic Monday: Goddess Macha
A stimulating facet of writing paranormal romance is the chance to delve into my lifelong passion for mythology. I also get to look up information related to my characters. For my work in progress, Lord of Fire – Wytchfae 5, for example, I researched the surname MacAnna. It’s an old Celtic moniker from the Irish… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Goddess Macha
Ireland and Yeats
“Cast a cold eye on life, on death. Horseman, pass by.” This is the famous epitaph on the grave of my favorite poet William Butler Yeats, 1856-1939. A few months ago my friends Karen and Lori visited Ireland, and part of their tour included paying homage to the great Irish poet and playwright. Knowing how… Continue reading Ireland and Yeats