Celtic Myths and Legends

Everyone knows how the Irish tell stories. They are usually long, drawn out, and full of embellishments. These Myths and Legends I'm sure are no exception, but they are seen as an important part of celtic life. They are a way to link us to our Ancestors, a way to see how they saw life. By studying these we are in a way a step closer to those who lived long ago, and a little closer to understanding them. We in the G.F.C. hold these as sacred, and we study them and use the knowledge held within them in our everyday lives. We hope that you can find the wisdom and comfort that we find.

The Book of Invasions

This is an account of Ireland's early settlers and population. There are four "myths" included in the Book of Invasions: The Conquest of Nemed, The Conquest of the Fir Bolg, The Conquest of the Tuatha De Danann, and The Conquest of the Sons of Mil. They detail the arrival of these groups of people on Ireland's shores and their fight to dominance.

The Second Battle of Mag Tured (Moytura)

This Myth deals with the workings of the Tuatha De Danann and their battle with the Formorians. We see the effects of "satire" and the organization of the Tuatha De. In this Myth we are introduced to some of the more well known Irish deities and see the inner workings and functions of their lifestyles.

The Colloquy of the Two Sages

This myth is required reading for those in the G.F.C. because of the poetic artform displayed in the text. This myth touches on the teaching processes, and the format of formal question and answering.

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