Imbolc blessings to you and yours. Imbolc was just a few days ago. This first Spring festival celebrates the return of the Goddess Brigid or Bride to the land. In Scottish lore, this is the time when the Cailleach, or Old Woman of Winter, journeys to the magical Isle in whose woods can be found the miraculous Well of Youth. At the first glimmer of dawn she drinks the water that … [Read more...] about Imbolc Blessings
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Do You Hear The Call of Albion?
You may not know it, but - deep inside - you are probably longing to visit Albion. I'm talking about the land more commonly called "Britain" - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Some etymologists believe the name came from "albus," the ancient Greek word for white, because of the white cliffs of Dover, visible across the channel from France. When Francis Drake landed … [Read more...] about Do You Hear The Call of Albion?
Meet the Expert on Welsh Myths & Legends
Few places on earth are as rich with legends as the Gower Peninsula in the Southwest of Wales It has standing stones, holy wells, megalithic burial tombs and ritual cairns, all of which have faery tales, ghost stories or other folklore associated with them. Nobody knows more about these Welsh legends than Laurence Main. He literally wrote the books, including Walks in … [Read more...] about Meet the Expert on Welsh Myths & Legends
Ghost Horse of Wales
Once there was a traveler in Wales who grew weary and decided to rest for a while near a waterfall. Amazingly, from out of the water there emerged a beautiful white horse. It snorted and tossed its mane for a moment, but it stood calm and still as the travel approached the animal. Overcome by temptation, the traveler climbed onto the horse’s back, and away they rode. At … [Read more...] about Ghost Horse of Wales
Pyramids of the Gods
Teotihuacan was in ruins when it was discovered in the early 1300s by the Maya, who were escaping from an erupting volcano. Although it had been abandoned for more than 1,000 years, the place must have been impressive, because the Maya named it “City of the Gods.” Towering above the 8-square-mile (20 square km) site are three pyramids, named for the Sun, Moon, and Feathered … [Read more...] about Pyramids of the Gods