Episode 19 - Lugh and Bres. Tuatha Dé Danann vs Fomorians
Nuada rights the wrongs of Bres, Lugh escapes his grandfather’s assassination attempt and both find themselves on opposing sides of their half Tuatha half Fomorians lineages. Tensions mount and preparations are made for the next battle for Ireland, but who were Bres and Lugh and what brought them to war? Well, let me tell you a story…
--------
20:10
--------
20:10
Episode 18 - Bealtaine
Welcome back after an unfortunate sos beag, our host, Amanda, is mostly able to talk and breathe at the same time, just in time for the official start of Summer, Bealtaine festivals and traditions are our topic for today, so grab your bag o’cans and join us by the (Bon) fire for a quick chat.
--------
6:48
--------
6:48
Episode 17 - We Need to Talk About the Fomorians
In this episode we feature Balor of the Evil Eye, king of the Fomorians and the birth of the god Lugh, half Fomorian, raised by the Tuatha de Danann and prophesied to greatness.
--------
33:05
--------
33:05
Episode 16 - Brigid
Brigid, woman, wife, witch, goddess, abbess, saint… not to mention a smith, a farmer, and a poet. This one stop shop is a stalwart of feminism, protection and care, but how much do we really know about Brigid? Transcripts for our episodes are available on www.cogarnagaoithe.com and feel free to send an email, or comment on the episode in Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you have any questions or comments. I can only apologise on behalf of Dorothy because she unashamedly purred through this entire recording, and screeched loud enough to be heard through soundproofing when I ejected her from the office, I did what I could. This episode is in no way explicit, and I managed not to swear, but there is discussion of St Brigid’s Virginity and the miracles she performed in order to qualify for beatification, so if that isn’t something you’re comfortable with, no bother, sure we’ll chat to ya next time when we’re back with the Tuatha Dé Danann in the mythological cycle.
--------
42:45
--------
42:45
Episode 15 - Tuatha Dé Danann - The Kingship of Bres
After the first battle of MoyTura, having beaten the FirBolg and colonised the island of Ireland, the Tuatha Dé Danann faced a bit of a conundrum. Who could be their king, when Nuadha was no longer fit to rule by their own laws? Some difficult, and terrible choices were made, and the poor Tuatha ended up with Bres, a very handsome, very poor leader. This episode covers the suffering, even of the gods, under his disasterous rule.And there’s jokes.
Über Whisper of the Winds, Irish Mythology and Folklore
Whisper of the Winds, Cogar na Gaoithe
Irish mythology & folklore
Irish mythology has survived thousands of years through our oral tradition.
Story telling, an ancient art combining poetry & history brings to life the tales of heroes & gods, of invasions and of the otherworld.
Listen to epics, and the magic of Irish mythology and folklore that shaped our people &our culture.
Amanda takes an ancient, highly respected tradition into 2025, with added terrible jokes, a dose of realism and some analysis, academic & … other.
She also accepts pity caffeine www.buymeacoffee.com/whisperofthewinds
Österreich