Irish Mythology Podcast

Marcas O hUiscín

Marcas and Stephie adapt and retell famous, and not so famous stories from Irish Mythology and Folklore. Each episode features a dramatic reading of one of these tales, along with a deep dive into the original versions that they are adapted from. Encounter mighty warriors, druids, witches, demons, monsters, gods, fairies, ghosts, saints, and scholars as we travel to magical locations in the Irish otherworld - below the ground, under the sea, in the sky and beyond the realm of comprehension. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/irishmythologypodcast

  1. 08/22/2024

    The Milesians part 2: The Invisible Kingdom

    The Milesians are here! Discover the mythical ancestors of the Gaelic Irish and their journey from the city known today as A Coruña in Galicia. Íth, Míl and their crew have set sail for the island from Íth’s vision but the sea and the gods who govern it have other ideas. Before they reach their destination they must weather a deadly storm, and even then, the island beyond the waves is not exactly welcoming.  We talk about the euhemerising and re-enchanting myth, the archaeology and genetics of Neolithic and early Bronze Age Ireland, the Dingle Peninsula, Peig, languages of Ireland, and the stray sod . credits Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh  Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode  All other sounds Creative Commons

    1h 3m

  2. 08/10/2023

    The Milesians part 1: Breoghán's Tower

    The Milesians are coming! Discover the mythical ancestors of the Gaelic Irish and their journey from the city known today as A Coruña in Galicia. Íth sees a mysterious island across the sea from atop his father's tower in the north west Iberian settlement of Brigantia. Despite the discouragement of the elders, he and his nephew Míl forge a plan to sail to this magical land that one day will be known as Ireland. We talk about the Book of Invasions, real life prehistoric migrations, the place lore of Galicia, the camino, generational conflict and, unlikely church music. credits Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh  Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode All other sounds Creative Commons

    57 min

  3. 07/06/2023

    Wheel of the Seasons (Moytura Epilogue)

    We talk about the relevance of Irish Mythology in a time of climate crisis, the meaning of The Second Battle of Moytura, ancient Irish calendar customs, astrological agriculture, and M People. Bres faces trial for treason! Does the Fomorian collaborator have anything to offer in return for his life? The Dagda, Lugh and, Ogma travel to The Hebridies to take back The Dagda’s harp and the stolen cattle herd of Ireland. Starring: Lugh, Bres, The Dagda, Ogma, Éire, Elatha. Co Starring: Máeltne Mórbrethach, Loch Half Green, Fomorian Goat Man, Fomorian Man Goat. A cautionary tale on why you shouldn’t hang the magic harp you stole on the wall of your banqueting hall. credits Written, presented and produced by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story Adaptation: Marcas Ó hUiscín Story Narration: Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Main story background music by szegvari, MusicByMisterbates, and Andrewkn. All other sounds Creative Commons

    44 min

  4. 12/15/2022

    The Second Battle of Moytura

    This time it's war! We've been leading up to this battle since episode three and well, here it is. The Tuath Dé face the Fomóir at Moytura and Lugh will finally face his grandfather, Balor of the Destructive Eye. Starring: Lugh, Balor, Indech, Ogma, Airmed, Loch Half-Green. Co Starring: The Dagda, Macha, Nuada, Elatha, Bres, Gobniu, Dian Cecht, Luchta, Ochtriuil, Miach. credits Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) Medieval Combat - Yap Audio Production (3.0) Defense of Lanosia » Dark Battle - Tyops (4.0) BIG-REVERB-WARHORN - newagesoup (3.0) Ghost01 and 02 - Patrick Corra (4.0) Indech Indech Indech + Gwan Indech etc - Marcas and Stephie Metal workshop sounds - Marcas All other sounds Creative Commons

    1h 12m

  5. 10/31/2022

    Samhain/Halloween Special: The Adventures of Nera in the Otherworld

    The walking dead, a talking corpse, a journey to the otherworld!  Join Nera as he accepts a Halloween challenge that ends up being a lot more than he bargained for.  We talk horror in Irish mythology, the good people, the restless dead and time travel! Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode All other sounds Creative Commons Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts

    48 min

  6. 10/26/2022

    Road to Moytura Episode III: Wrath of the Morrígan

    The Fomorians are under attack! The invaders' plan to conquer Ireland has been severely disrupted by none other than the daughter of their king, Indech Mac Dé Domhnainn. Just when they think they think they are through the worst, they face a new foe, The Morrígan, the deadliest goddess of them all.  We talk about The Morrígan, death on the battlefield, the boundaries between our world and the otherworld, and who Jeff Goldbloom could play in the movie adaptation of this story.  Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story: Marcas Ó hUiscín Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode   Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) Tension in the air: Steven F. Allen - AuDioChosis https://soundcloud.com/user-574803010 All other sounds Creative Commons Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts

    44 min

  7. 08/18/2022

    Road to Moytura Episode II: War Cry of the Gods

    The Fomorians are on their way and Lugh wants to fight, but the other gods are keeping him from the battle. Convinced his destiny is to defeat the sinister Balor, he bides his time and prepares his fellow deities for the coming confrontation.  We talk about the concept of destiny and ask "what would a Fomorian victory mean for Ireland?" credits Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story: Marcas Ó hUiscín Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 by Michael-DB (4.0) Lugh, Lugh, Lugh by Marcas Ó hUiscín All other sounds Creative Commons Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts

    30 min

  8. 06/02/2022

    Road to Moytura Episode I: March of the Fomóire

    The Fomorians are ready to march to meet the Tuath Dé in Battle but their battle plans omitted a plan to ask the land spirits for permission to cross their territory. Will their lack of respect come back to bite them? Starring: Balor, Bres, Elatha, Indech Mac Dé Domhnan, and his unnamed daughter. Co-Starring various Fomorians, the forest, a river. A cautionary tale on why you should always make sure your family aren’t mad at you before you need their help. credits Written, presented and produced  by Marcas Ó hUiscín and Stephanie Ní Thiarnaigh. Story: Marcas Ó hUiscín Music - Celtic Warrior by Damiano Baldoni (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 public licence https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Cinematic Music-03 from https://freesound.org/people/Michael-DB/ on freesound (4.0) ending music for war game in vr soundtrack v2 .mp3 by https://freesound.org/people/klavo1985/ on Freesound (4.0) RDIOLyraCloudMusic.mp3 Global Warming Studios Albuquerque, NM  https://freesound.org/people/globalwm/ on Freesound (3.0) marching boots.wav from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ (4.0) Crowd of extras in a waiting room from https://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/ (3.0) Crowd of extras in a waiting room from https://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/ (3.0) All other sounds cc 0 licence from freesound.org Sponsored by McCaffrey Crafts https://mccaffreycrafts.com/

    47 min
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Marcas and Stephie adapt and retell famous, and not so famous stories from Irish Mythology and Folklore. Each episode features a dramatic reading of one of these tales, along with a deep dive into the original versions that they are adapted from. Encounter mighty warriors, druids, witches, demons, monsters, gods, fairies, ghosts, saints, and scholars as we travel to magical locations in the Irish otherworld - below the ground, under the sea, in the sky and beyond the realm of comprehension. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/irishmythologypodcast

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  • Creator
    Marcas O hUiscín
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marcas O hUiscín
  • Show Website
    Irish Mythology Podcast

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