Celtic Folklore

Celtic mythology is widely considered to be among the most captivating of Europe's various mythologies due to the presence of a number of captivating aspects, including but not limited to: adventure, heroism, romance, and magic. The Celts were once a great people who dominated most of Europe, but, as a result of Roman invasions, they have since been reduced to a few minor groupings. Their mythology, on the other hand, was preserved largely as a result of the efforts of later monks from Ireland and Wales who wrote down the stories.

Called to attend a breach of the peace at the Torre Mews guest house, Police Sergeant Tasha Dabrowski finds that the perpetrator has, in fact, seen a ghost. As Tasha is also a trainee investigator with Malachi Hunter’s paranormal group, she suggests that the owners call him in. Investigating the bizarre haunting leads directly to an unsolved murder, with serious implications for the ghost hunters. Significant occult research has been exposed and brought to the attention of the sinister Esoterica Foundation, who intend to capitalise upon it at any cost. Brought into direct confrontation ...

You will hate Him for all that he's taken, but you will love Him. You poor fool, you will love Him. Mary Devlin accepted her fate years ago, to serve Slanaitheoir, the mountain spirit who saved her ancestors from the Irish Famine. The hauntingly beautiful woman submitted to His every caress, His every humiliation, but He’s gone too far by threatening her family. Mary’s daughter-in-law is now an unwitting pawn in the fickle spirit’s game. Mary must challenge her fate and that of all future Devlin women, but Slanaitheoir is the most powerful being in the land. And when part of her still...

Lizzie Tulloch drinks, smokes and swears. She is as fierce as the islands themselves. She isn’t going to let her own death stand in the way of love. Or revenge. A naughty book of innuendo and suspense and a lot of strong language used, don’t read if you blush easily. Romance, zest for life, characters you will adore, full of outrageous Scottish humour and plot twists galore. But the true stars are the Isles of Orkney themselves and the rich folk lore. Orkney: Nestled away in the North sea are the Isles of Orkney. Home to myths and legends from Picts, Vikings and others who called them ...

Hear the call of Primeval. In pursuit of an enemy, Elaria and her friends enter Primeval—the ancient forest that covers most of Tír na nÓg. But priorities soon shift as a much larger danger arises. Primeval is dying and growing all at once; threatening to consume the Jewel Kingdoms. Can the Spellsinger save the forest or is this only a prelude of the destruction to come?

Do you want to learn everything about Celtic myths and Gods? Now you can follow the origins of the Celts, explore their unique myths, and dive into a world of Gods, Monsters, and Heroes! In this all-inclusive guide to Celtic Mythology, you will be able to follow the adventures of the Celts through history and understand the true meaning behind popular myths.

From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions, the Tudor conquests, and the Great Famine. You'll gain a deep understanding of the events that have shaped this unique and vibrant country.

It all starts with a Tooth Faery who has been plaguing high school student Tomas for years. Desperate to be rid of Toothie, the teen strikes a simple bargain with Dana, the mysterious girl with emerald green eyes, to banish the winged menace forever. But when Tomas is kidnapped to the magical land of Faerie and replaced by a changeling, he realizes that there is more at stake than just his own freedom. With the help of Dana and a cast of colorful characters, Tomas must fight to regain his identity and escape the grasp of the treacherous Faery King. An Invasion Of Faeries was originally ...

The definitive collection of traditional Celtic fairy tales. Joseph Jacobs' 1892 anthology of the most enduring folklore from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Cornwall is a delight for both young and old. Leprechauns, giants, witches, princesses, castles, and sea monsters all abound in this compendium of the best mythology Britain and Ireland have to offer.

Robyn o' the Hood, the Greenwood King, is growing older along with his band of Wolfsheads. King John has signed Magna Carta, but England still groans beneath his oppression--and now the French are invading. Robyn is offered a pardon for his entire band if he will join the infamous archer, Wililkin of the Weald, to stop the progress of Prince Louis' army. Although he has misgivings, he agrees... But King John is devious and when Robyn is away, he takes personal revenge out on Robyn's wife Clarimonde--in secret Matilda Fitzwalter, daughter of the rebel baron, Robert Fitzwalter. Now it is ...

With this book you will hear about heroic stories of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, fairy tales, and epic tales of love and betrayal. Misty rolling hills, lochs, rugged mountains, and mysterious creatures form the grounds for the myths and legends. This audiobook covers all this and much more, including Celtics beliefs, ways of worship, and rituals; the mysterious tombs of the Celtics and how they aligned with the stars; how nature and her sacred creatures have shaped Celtic culture; and more.

Nell Donahue was born an echo witch — a weak witch with just enough magic in her to read the tea leaves of bored suburban housewives. Nell’s spent her life envying her more gifted sister and chasing magical powers she could never attain until an unexpected trip to hell increased Nell’s abilities ten-fold. Now Nell has more powers than she ever dreamed of. She’s also being haunted by the ghost of a slain college student, threatened by a pack of semi-human demon-worshipping ghouls and harassed by a brawny detective who’s awakened something in unlucky-in- love Nell that she’d much ...

Take heed. The most powerful Devlin witch in generations has come into her own. Orla has left Ireland, and the sinister shadow of Devlin’s Mountain, behind. In the States, she’s just another ordinary housewife and mother. That is, until destiny and Simon Gardiner find her. Compelled to tease the male witch, she wants to abuse him and hurt him. He’s surly, dangerous, and sexy…everything her husband is not. She must show Simon she’s not her meek, subservient mother who’s slave to Slanaitheoir, the Mountain’s demon. Orla can no longer deny the power coursing through her veins. ...

Shawn and Louise Riley can finally afford to move into a home of their own; only to find that they’re not alone! Terrified, Louise confides in a work colleague who volunteers her son, paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter, to take a look. Mal agrees to investigate, assisted by his partner Teena’s teenaged daughter, Carolyn. Called to the bloody aftermath of an occult ceremony in a secluded woodland dell, Detective Constable Bradley Maunder, Teena’s brother, convinces the senior investigating officer to bring Mal in as an advisor, leaving Carolyn and Teena to investigate the Riley ...

A Mystery of Magic, Loyalty, and Ancient Secrets Strange things are stirring again in the quiet village of Doona. When a fisherman returns from the dead and whispers of leprechauns begin to spread, twelve-year-old Bridgie Campbell finds herself at the heart of a growing mystery. The Leprechauns of the Western Wild—thirteen in all, led by the cheerful but weary King Rua—have been locked out of their hidden home, Doona Hollow, nestled deep beneath the Sandy Banks. Without the Doona Hollow Key, a powerful magical relic once hidden in a chest of ancient Spanish gold, they cannot return. And...

Since he was a young boy, Jack MacFadden's imaginary friend, Puck, has always been around, but now Jack is thirteen and Puck has still shown no sign of leaving. And, if that wasn't enough, Jack's also been targeted for assassination by a faerie death squad... Audience/Genre: Middle-grade-through-early-young-adult contemporary fantasy Word count: 25,000 words (novella)

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of 13 dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.

Charles Chandler's dream early retirement to the English Riviera becomes a paranormal nightmare as a sordid family secret literally comes back to haunt him! Through his former employment at the Home Office, Charles is referred to paranormal investigator Malachi Hunter. Mal and his team attempt to deal with escalating phenomena at the Chandler home, but run into an unexpected family problem of their own, with disastrous results. Meanwhile, occultist Pasha Sokolov learns of the existence of Celtic God Camulos, and launches an audacious expedition to extract the God of Warfare from Wolfe ...

Selkies, trowies and fairy wolves. Witches, clan chiefs and the King of the Cats. Within this audiobook are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight listeners everywhere.

If you're looking for a collection of Celtic myths that speaks to all ages then keep reading… Giants and fairies, druidical magic, impossible deeds done by heroes: all of these are features of Celtic myths and legends. In this book, you will discover heroic stories about gods and goddesses and epic tales of love and betrayal all filled with spiritualism and even occasional humor. The Celtic myths will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts.