Sharon Blackie has coined the word "hagitude", saying when it came to her she knew instantly that it was going to be the title of her new book. In other words, the book is about hags with attitude.
Read MoreExcerpt from Celtic Spirit The Legend of Queen Maeve and her Tomb
There are many legends of Queen Maeve. Here is an excerpt from Celtic Spirit, describing the group’s introduction to her and her tomb. The teenager Megan is our narrator as the group enters County Sligo, in the west of Ireland.
Read MoreMay this lovely Air Spirit bring a blessing to your endeavors.
May you find focus and clarity in her gentle breezes and,
May passion and momentum come with her strong winds.
Read MoreLet’s visit one more contemporary Irish statue that has been controversial and has been given a number of quirky, irreverent names. This one is in Belfast, Northern Ireland, not Dublin. Nonetheless, the Irish humor is unmistakable.
Read MoreDeer had a special place in indigenous cultures as a primary source of food, clothing, and tools. As such, when an animal was killed, gratitude and reverence for its life were expressed. The spirit or medicine of the animal took on special meaning, often as a totem or guide for an individual.
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