I just want to say I only started discovering your videos about 3 days ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE this channel and your videos, your knowledge and the way you tell stories. I have been a practicing pagan since I was 16 (36 now), who has been a worshipper of both the pagan Anglo Saxon and Celtic gods. This channel is exactly everything I could of asked for. Right now I’m not doing too good economically but as soon as I can I fully intend on becoming a patreon. Please continue the good work and thank you so much for the videos
I loved this one so much thank you 🙂🌹my dad was from Dun Leoghaire and when I was very young would tell me these stories and I was completely entranced. When I started writing songs by age fourteen they were laced with foreboding and faerie. Da even told me that going wayyyy back we were related to those heroes from so long ago🤫😆
Ah Finn McCool. Gotta love em. I did a paper on him for my mythologhy class. Love hearing stories about him. Thank you for such a lovely video. Can't wait to hear more stories from you.
“However ye may deem my testimony of Fionn excessive, by the high King above me, he was three times better then all I say” St Patrick ☘️ Thanks for stopping by 👍
Loved the story! Those old celtic heroes really remind me of Narts of the North Caucasus. Especially this one, old hag turning into a maiden, kingdom beneath the sea, magic castles, very lovely
@@TheStoryCrow Nart Sagas are associated with Scythian mythology left in North Caucasus. I heard that some believed that scythians at some point inhabited the British Isles. At least Alan's did, as they served Under Romans. The world is more connected than we might realise.
The beginning of this story reminded me of Sir Gawain & the Loathsome Lady. Gawain is my fav, & this is my favorite of his stories. The version I know also centers around a riddle (what does a woman want? Answer: free will. I effin’ love that). So what’s up with the greyhound? I think I’m missing some references here, as she figured prominently but then her thread just ended abruptly. I kept expecting her to resurface. Do her pups show up in other stories? I agree that the Celts seem to have a lot of philosophical similarities to that of Buddhism, and Indian religion in general. Maybe the Indo-European common ancestors? Or just the collective unconscious manifesting similar ideas in different places. Fascinating. Thanks again! I enjoyed it.
Yup. The ‘loathsome maiden’ pops up quite a lot in different stories. Diarmaid is comparable to Gawain in many ways. Both seem to serve the feminine - as is illustrated in this story. Gawain is sometimes even called the ‘knight of the goddess’. It’s a great story, the one you mention. Maybe I’ll post it here.
I don’t know what’s up with the greyhound, and I’ve wondered about it myself, maybe an aspect of self, or ego that needs to be left behind in order to go ‘under wave’? A lot of this myth seems to follow dream logic. It’s also very old and there aren’t a lot of extant versions so may be incomplete 🤷♂️😅
Lovely storytelling but I have to say I'm disappointed with the not-loving-her-anymore aspect. I know he couldn't stay in the Land Under the Sea, but after all that for them to part with her being broken-hearted and him just being over it... Anyway, I look forward to our next adventure. Are there any Celtic tales where Sidhe and mortal men live curse-free and happily ever after?
I know it’s a strange old thing isn’t it. Sorrowful ending seem to be more of an Irish thing… But I’ll have a think and do one with a sweeter end, they do exist 😉☺️
Oooof. I mean this is about 3 years ago so could be literally anything. Also I think I’m drinking two beers 😅 by the colour I’d say the dark one is Hobgoblin and the lighter one is Proper Job 🍻 😊
You seem so unapologetically in your element, in the place of proper Raconteur. While I enjoy and find informative your tree series, seeing someone unapologetically in their element is unparalleled 🩵✌️
You are not from this world.
Thank you to make me travel in the magical world.
Something to remember again.
The realm is alive with you.
🎼💎👑
Very entertaining
Very thought provoking
You are extremely talented
I just want to say I only started discovering your videos about 3 days ago and ABSOLUTELY LOVE this channel and your videos, your knowledge and the way you tell stories. I have been a practicing pagan since I was 16 (36 now), who has been a worshipper of both the pagan Anglo Saxon and Celtic gods. This channel is exactly everything I could of asked for.
Right now I’m not doing too good economically but as soon as I can I fully intend on becoming a patreon. Please continue the good work and thank you so much for the videos
Ahoy there! Glad the universe led you here, have a space by the fire. Thanks for writing and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Bb ✨🌳🌙🌞
Thanks
Thanks for the tip, appreciate it 🙏🍻☺️
👏🙌 ~Ruckus Applause~ 🙌👏 Well told!!! The acting, the voices, the pace, the little asides, my favorite so far hands down.
Thanks friend. Heading to Ireland tomorrow, so I expect there will be more from Diarmaid and Fionn and the gang soon ☘️
I’ve been shelling beans for days listening to the music of your tales. Thank you for this gift you share!
Hey thank you! Are these literal or metaphorical beans? 🫘
I think I might have a new favourite story, this was an absolute joy to watch! Please keep up your wonderful work ! ☺
😊 thanks for watching
You are a truly great storyteller.
Thank you! 😊
I loved this one so much thank you 🙂🌹my dad was from Dun Leoghaire and when I was very young would tell me these stories and I was completely entranced. When I started writing songs by age fourteen they were laced with foreboding and faerie. Da even told me that going wayyyy back we were related to those heroes from so long ago🤫😆
Loved this story and like the long hair .
🧙♂️ 😅
Ah Finn McCool. Gotta love em. I did a paper on him for my mythologhy class. Love hearing stories about him. Thank you for such a lovely video. Can't wait to hear more stories from you.
“However ye may deem my testimony of Fionn excessive, by the high King above me, he was three times better then all I say”
St Patrick ☘️
Thanks for stopping by 👍
Loved the story!
Those old celtic heroes really remind me of Narts of the North Caucasus.
Especially this one, old hag turning into a maiden, kingdom beneath the sea, magic castles, very lovely
Thanks for the comment. Hadn’t heard of that one, but elements of this story must be ancient so not surprised by cultural crossovers 🙏✨
@@TheStoryCrow Nart Sagas are associated with Scythian mythology left in North Caucasus.
I heard that some believed that scythians at some point inhabited the British Isles.
At least Alan's did, as they served Under Romans.
The world is more connected than we might realise.
Gosh thats a powerful story ❤
It’s a goodun eh
Ahh.... that's entertainment and educational!☘️💜🙃☘️
💁♂️
I truly love your videos, Blessed Be all the way from Miami, Florida!! Blessings brother! Keep telling your stories, I love them!!
Thank you, I will ☺️
The beginning of this story reminded me of Sir Gawain & the Loathsome Lady. Gawain is my fav, & this is my favorite of his stories. The version I know also centers around a riddle (what does a woman want? Answer: free will. I effin’ love that).
So what’s up with the greyhound? I think I’m missing some references here, as she figured prominently but then her thread just ended abruptly. I kept expecting her to resurface. Do her pups show up in other stories?
I agree that the Celts seem to have a lot of philosophical similarities to that of Buddhism, and Indian religion in general. Maybe the Indo-European common ancestors? Or just the collective unconscious manifesting similar ideas in different places. Fascinating.
Thanks again! I enjoyed it.
Yup. The ‘loathsome maiden’ pops up quite a lot in different stories. Diarmaid is comparable to Gawain in many ways. Both seem to serve the feminine - as is illustrated in this story. Gawain is sometimes even called the ‘knight of the goddess’. It’s a great story, the one you mention. Maybe I’ll post it here.
I don’t know what’s up with the greyhound, and I’ve wondered about it myself, maybe an aspect of self, or ego that needs to be left behind in order to go ‘under wave’? A lot of this myth seems to follow dream logic. It’s also very old and there aren’t a lot of extant versions so may be incomplete 🤷♂️😅
Lovely storytelling but I have to say I'm disappointed with the not-loving-her-anymore aspect. I know he couldn't stay in the Land Under the Sea, but after all that for them to part with her being broken-hearted and him just being over it...
Anyway, I look forward to our next adventure. Are there any Celtic tales where Sidhe and mortal men live curse-free and happily ever after?
I know it’s a strange old thing isn’t it.
Sorrowful ending seem to be more of an Irish thing…
But I’ll have a think and do one with a sweeter end, they do exist 😉☺️
What kinda beer you drinkin?
Oooof. I mean this is about 3 years ago so could be literally anything. Also I think I’m drinking two beers 😅 by the colour I’d say the dark one is Hobgoblin and the lighter one is Proper Job 🍻 😊
Looking forward to more stories
Diarmaid was always getting into bother with women. Got him kilt in the end up.
You know 😉
I would love to hear this story 😅
p♥r♥o♥m♥o♥s♥m 🙏
You seem so unapologetically in your element, in the place of proper Raconteur. While I enjoy and find informative your tree series, seeing someone unapologetically in their element is unparalleled 🩵✌️
Ahh cheers fella. That was the first ever time I recorded myself telling a tale 😂