Celtic Mythology - An Introduction to the Tuatha Dé Danann

A short introdocution to one of the most important races in Celtic Mythology - the Tuatha Dé Danann. These were the old gods of Ireland, Britain, and much of Europe, and their tales have been preserved for us in ancient manuscripts first written by Christian monks over a thousand years ago.
And if that isn't your thing, then maybe the scenery is - I'm on top of An Cruachán, a mountain between Kerry and Cork in South-West Ireland.

[@erinbathie-moore8478]

As an Aussie of British decent, I've been getting into Irish mythology, and I have to say thanks for the proper pronunciations! I'm glad that I can now say 'Tuatha dé denann' and 'The Morrígan' now without botching how they're said 😄

[@colinp2238]

It is a breathe of fresh air to see a video so well presented as this. Not often do presenters attempt proper pronounciation and we get Anglicised version of Celtic/Gaelic names and words. Definite subscription and I look forward to more of your work.

[@DerekTJ]

I became a taxi-driver in Dublin a year ago and my very limited knowledge of Irish folklore and mythology has become very useful to the fantastic tourists we receive. It's made me hungry for more and to top up what was taught to us 40yr ago in school.

[@thomaspostma1468]

I so love the celtic myths! Im volunteering at scouting and go on yearly summercamps with kids. During those camps we always have a theme. Most themes are mythological, done egyptian, greek, norse, arabian, and this year its gonna be celtic! You're video's are a huge help in researching it all!

[@VeteransBrat]

Thank you! I was looking for how to pronounce Tuatha De Danaan. And I couldn't stop listening so I learned how to pronounce more than that. 😄

[@AngieSardine]

Arielle Marvel same! 😁

[@billybragg2729]

Two-a-day dannan.. i have it as.

[@quirkypurple]

Yes, "th" in Irish usually sounds with the "t" silently.

[@MrResearcher122]

Think of number 2 and a guy Dan you are going to meet: two-der-dan (to dan...)

[@patfennell6y246]

Don't listen to David children's try to pronounce it or you will die laughing 😂😂

[@jamiedunbar537]

Literally 10 seconds in, hit subscribe just because of your accent ❤

[@matira42]

Thank you so much for this indepth history lesson! I am a descendant of the Madden family from Cork but my family have lived in Aotearoa/New Zealand for many generations and aren’t very clued up in our Irish culture. I am Māori too so learning about my Māori culture always makes me feel more full yet more empty knowing I’m missing out on other beautiful parts of myself so thank you very much for this video. It’s very heart warming to be learning more about the origins of this layer of me and my ancestors. I will be watching more of your videos and hopefully some new ones in the future 🥰

[@CaryKingdom]

This is wonderful, Tomás. I've read these stories many times, but for someone with no Irish, it's impossible to know the right pronunciations without hearing them aloud. Keep these coming, and say all the proper nouns you can!

[@janeymagee8695]

Thank you for the explanations and the scenery is amazing. I'm from Youghal and love Ireland's history. I'll look forward to more!

[@zacharygriffin1925]

I really appreciate your time and effort on posting these videos. Having Irish ancestry myself, I feel drawn to learning the history of the country and its People. I look forward to continuing watching your videos. Blessed be kind sir

[@cynthiawatkins9861]

Thank you so much for taking the time to film and share this Tomas! We are a homeschooling family and are doing a year of Celtic mythology next year, I am currently reading "Celtic Wonder Tales and Other Stories" and this really helped expand my understanding of those stories. I appreciate your knowledge, time and help with pronunciation.

[@tomasohaodha1078]

Fantastic Cynthia, that sounds really exciting!

[@wyrdtarot]

A lot of people who have celtic heritage have blue eyes 👀 which by a strange DNA mutation first appear in what is now Syria. So all blue eyed people are distantly related to the people of that region. Tis interesting alongside stories of the Celts arriving in old mythologies but could have arrived via the Nordic regions in more recent history. Fascinating stuff and thank you for this fab video!

[@patfennell6y246]

I really enjoyed your commentary on the fairies my mother told us stories about the fairy rings forts and trees 🌳 scared the daylights out of us but absolutely brilliant thank you 😊🎉🎉🎉

[@velvetindigonight]

Well presented and informative. Love the locations and scenery. Thank you. Go well

[@GaryWalshDublin]

Thank you for a really concise and well delivered history of Irish lore. I learnt so much here even though I am Irish. Isn’t Ireland beautful too?

[@SirShiv7]

Thanks for taking the time to make this! Really enjoyed your work, and it was fun hearing so many of the names actually pronounced.

[@AClockWorkKelly1]

If ever you feel like making another video please do. These are some of the best on KZbin regarding our countries pseudo history, prehistory and mythology

[@FJMLAM]

Really really interesting- Found you by Googling 'How to pronounce Tuatha de Danann'. Excellent explanation. I'm interested in all Folklore and Myths but am sometimes stumped by celtic pronounciation. Am pleased I've found your video.

[@pattisimmons67]

This was really awesome! I wish you had continued making these but, at least I can enjoy what you have created!! Thank you!

[@thefurrybastard1964]

I remember reading that it was the Children of the Goddess Danu. I shall bow to your knowledge. And thanks for allowing me to actually hear it pronounced.

[@fionnbeith1]

I am endlessly fascinated by stories of Irish myth and lore. This was a lovely dive into the Tuatha Dé Danann. Not far from Killarney town is the small stone circle known as Lissigiveen. I would enjoy learning more about that circel. I did visit them many years ago and I could have spent the entire day in their presence. Thank you for your videos! Sláinte!

[@tomasohaodha1078]

My first request! I'll check it out...

[@oneilocallaghan9354]

Jeremiah 49:8-10 KJV - Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O - Bible Gateway www.biblegateway.com › ... Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit

[@tinaloflin1174]

@@tomasohaodha1078 . I'm from the USA. I've been studying the Celts, Celtic mythology, tales, archaeology, for years, on my own. I've a question for you. Recently, archaeologists have said that the mass migration of the Keltoi(or other groups) did NOT go to Eire, as per the tale of the Milesians. For me, that doesn't sound logical. I'd love your take on this. Thank you for your time and help. Also, do you know if I could get credit, somehow, for my private studies? Thanks maith go Mach, a charaid, Tina

[@tinaloflin1174]

I have been to Eire. My favorite places were Emain Macha, Glencolumkille(I know I misspelled this, I'm sorry) and a cave associated with Bridget.

[@tomasohaodha1078]

Hi there @@tinaloflin1174 - I'm afraid I wouldn't know about credit for your private studies - I imagine that depends on where you're attending school. However I *can* suggest further material for your comment about the Celts migrating from the East. Have a search for videos by Barry Cunliffe - he is a proponent of the "Celtic from the West" hypothesis, he is very qualified and a great speaker! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSqo61qa8iCm8k

[@daisypeters3216]

Very só much your explanation about Tuatha de Danan. Thannk your very much, Thomas.

[@jordanaureliajoy9491]

this is great!! I've been looking everywhere for some docos about Irish mythology and in particular the Tuatha de danann and can't find much! I finished reading Lady Gregory's 'God's and Fighting Men' and have been thirsting for more!

[@rossmorrow3013]

Hello Tomas! Who were the Firmorians. If you do answer, would you mind doing so in English. Sincerely ross

[@coatedpolecat]

Thank you so much for your time and energy into this video and the other ones I look forward to watching.

[@ArtemisSilverBow]

I really appreciate your videos and wish you continue making them.

[@KaePx3]

Thank you much for the footage! So beautiful and I love how you explained things!

[@EvertreeBand]

Fantastic overview and stunning scenery. Thank you, Tomás.

[@lorid2092]

Your accent touches my heart. Thank you for this content!💚

[@emmaw1602]

i know its been a year since tou posted this, but i really hope you continue the series!! i took a mythology class in highschool and we never learned anyrhing like this, thank you for this! :)

[@ausaiden]

Really good run through introduction, thank you kindly.

[@henryswan1374]

this stuff is so fascinating. as soon as i got 3 minutes into your video i subscribed

[@kevinoneil56]

Brilliant work. Sensible, filled with information and totally free of all those tricks like background music, flashing pictures, etc. Thanks for a great video. Slainte!

[@RymVri108]

More videos please! I'd love more on the Tuatha De Danann.

[@jmedlin81]

Well done. I join the chorus of other comments below in hoping you choose to produce many more such videos in the future, I'll certainly be watching.

[@shane7647]

Really great synopsis of Irish mythology, with proper pronunciations. I'm disappointed that you have not continued to make videos like this as they are a great resource. Hopefully you take it up again in the future, i've subscribed just incase.

[@antonio7279]

Wealth of knowledge! Thank you Tomás

[@madcitywendy]

I’m thrilled to have found your channel! Greetings from the U.S.

[@MelodyRhythmSoul]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Lucid & clear explanation.

[@lovelife8577]

Fantastic video. Thank you for making it. You're a brilliant teacher.

[@networkingaustralia8969]

Awesome videos Moss. Appreciate your work.

[@kitacald]

Finally an informative video with correct pronunciations! Thank you!

[@jamesmcmahon9509]

Brilliant video thank you I have been getting more and more into my irish and celt history and pagan beliefs so I found this video very helpful

[@davidthorgan4885]

That was a great intro to the Tuatha Dé Danann, many thanks Tomas , I found it fascinating

[@tomasohaodha1078]

Thanks David!

[@joanlawless807]

This is an excellent explanation!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge✌🏻🇨🇮

[@stiofanofirghil1916]

Brilliant introduction, or reintroduction in my case.. Everything came back so vividly.. 10/10👌

[@deansky-lucas7880]

I loved this video. Thank you from Melbourne, Australia.

[@christianmccann7884]

Fascinating stuff and I've subscribed to your channel keep up the great work!

[@Beatmyguest001]

lovely video, and fantastic channel! so glad i found it.

[@elliesternberg4536]

What a fascinating video! Thank you! My sisters and I are taking a trip to Ireland in June/July, visiting our ancestral homeland for the first time. Do you offer tours of celtic mythology? Does anyone have a recommendation for celtic mythology tours or locations?

[@5313561]

Fascinating, and helped me sort out a lot of confusing information. Definitely subscribing.

[@jackdurtnall7703]

Hi Tomás, fantastic video here thank you! I would love to hear you speak about the ancient context of Samuin - very curious to know more about it - reading about its reference at the beginning of The Wasting Sickness of Cú Chulaind and conscious that we're almost at that 7 day festival in the next week or so. So yes I would love to hear some more context and juicy insights into that. Sadly I can't speak/understand Irish but I would love to be able to.

[@morgan_drui]

Lovely video lots of great information.

[@lydiafurey8340]

PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@MyFaceInATube]

Wonderful overview. Thank you!

[@jillymouseful]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏 seriously interesting stories 😊

[@GigglyOwl]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Excellent video. I think we still have some much to learn. I have watched a few videos and done some research on the Tuatha De Danaan connecting the to the Tribe on

[@HEENAPA]

Thank you for sharing

[@jean-lucmechantcon2424]

Thank you for this very interesting video !

[@tomasohaodha1078]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@alecjones8235]

Thank you thank you very much for your work and getting to see a bit of the homeland

[@happyplace00]

great video keep them coming thanks

[@irishmatthew]

Excellent presentation. Thank you 😊

[@mainemystic6580]

I very much enjoyed this . thank you

[@lynnvfields337]

Love this. Thank you.

[@susanfairforest2215]

Thank you. Informative and interesting.

[@lharestad6804]

Great video, thanks from Canada.

[@jamesalexanderhyett6631]

thank you, i really enjoyed this video.

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Wonderful! Love the old stories! Subbed!

[@mysticray-mixtureelixir9050]

Bleating gorgeous! Well narrated as should be with any fine Irish lad!

[@silverskullsean1526]

Brilliant! Im actually designing some Fomorians for a computer game right now and having this information is really inspiring. Nice one!

[@bathtubbooks3585]

I add my thanks to those who appreciate hearing these names and words properly pronounced and explained. It would be even more helpful, if possible, to have the name or word as text on the screen. The scenery is lovely as well.

[@lloydives7979]

i just awoke at 02:30 with the name Tuatha de danan rattling in my brain and then found this wonderful explanation. Thank you for your efforts :)

[@mdlm1812]

This is one of the most intelligent videos I’ve seen on this subject. It is near impossible to find information that talks about pre-Christian lore and myths without all the muddying that comes with religious agendas. I wish your video had been longer and more in-depth. Perhaps you will come out with a documentary or a book and let us know?!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Fascinating and so well narrated. Thank you! I did not realize that Ireland has no creation story...just invasion stories.

[@Paulie1978100]

Excellent video! well done my Irish brother ☘👍🏽👍🏽

[@missk1942]

Really lovely video.

[@dylanthomas7680]

Great video, well done!

[@stephenmoynihan4926]

great video fella, as an irish lad now studying ancient history in the uk its always amazing to realize how much mythology our little island has easily comparable to any other much larger ancient civilisation. I wondered if you could recommend any books about the different imvading races? ps: your about 10mins from where i grew there

[@authorlindsayswanberg1978]

This is fantastic, thank you!

[@MichelleMyBelle2121]

Wow, you're very informative! Im reading a book in which the Tuatha De Danan are characters and I wanted to know how to pronounce it. Now I have a pronunciation and a background so thank you very much! I also have some Irish in me and it's fun to learn about that part of my heritage ☺️ Great video!

[@yogadb2001]

The phantom queen diaries?

[@MichelleMyBelle2121]

Was this in reply to the book I was reading? The book is called The Princes of Ireland ☺️

[@dailyoraclereport7150]

Trying to follow my roots ....and learn of Goddess Danu...lead me here...Amazing !!!My spirit is calling me to the islands ..I lived 6 years HAWAII...Hope to one day go to my ancestors islands..Of Ireland ...Thank u

[@hruodvan7081]

Daily Oracle Report----- I feel exactly the same!!!

[@samanthahannon8894]

He is talking about Ireland the country not the islands

[@wingmanhoy3999]

O hEachaidh Hoy, Haughey, Hoey, Dal Fiatach Dynasty, very much enjoyed, thank you, amazing looking back on where we all come from and now today amazing I think, all the very best, health and happiness, I am looking forward to visiting Ireland and Orkney Islands Hoy, Haey Old Norse at some point.

[@jds3911]

Thank you so much for posting this, it was incredibly informational. Could you do a little bit of history about Danu herself? I know there's not a lot of historical evidence, just very interested in learning about her. Again, great video

[@shreyvaghela3963]

I would recommend rig veda.

[@miakane4428]

great video

[@Aervund]

Really happy to see well put together Irish mythological videos. The Nordic and Anglo-Saxon stuff seems to be prevalent and quite in depth but I see very little coming from a Celtic angle with any professionalism. Keep it up and go into more esoteric analytics if your up to it.

[@grimr34p]

Morrigan wasnt just a god of war and gore she is also a god of fertility and helps bring spring to life

[@JEKAZOL]

That's the main aspect though.

[@TrickyVickey]

Sounds similar to Shiva. Destructor and Creator

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

She’s mainly a goddess of go feck yourself. Respectively

[@real_nosferatu]

Goddess*

[@TheGreatGodPan]

Still a god of war. Many Cththonic deities were still gods of the underworld or "otherworld", but they weren't seen as "evil" or "dark" forces entirely, they were closely associated with rebirth and regeneration. A "war god" plays a largely symbolic role, their purpose is much deeper and older than that relating to war and so-called "warrior cultures"

[@voreshbo7031]

Love for my Irish brothers and sisters from Danmark ❤

[@simonmilligan9426]

Thank you! Go raibh míle agat, (agus aroile)! So straight and true to the truth, as far as we can know it, and still evoking the magic in these stories. Thank you!

[@samuelleask1132]

Great video

[@colinjames7569]

I’m from there! My fam is from that place you are describing

[@pyromaniac6084]

Nice set up. Like Dr. Jackson Crawford

[@Kathreenraks]

Wonderful 💚Thank you!

[@hithere77795]

Loved this🙏

[@creekyknee]

That was excellent.

[@themodernshaman4510]

I deeply appreciate this video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Can you speak about the earlier history before the goddess Dannu was associated with them. When they were just known as Tuatha De?

[@akashicpulsegavin]

Awesome video man

[@hollyduggan8139]

14:48 She was turned into a bejewelled fly...cue a fly! Really enjoyed listening to you, thanks :-)

[@muireannnisidach7890]

Thank you, well done. I'll subscribe.

[@tomasohaodha1078]

Thanks!

[@thanos9225]

really appreciate this

[@theRhinsRanger]

The Irish Annals also record interactions with the land of Britannia, especially the cauldron cults aka the druids of the ancient brits