Live Irish Myths episode 4: The Dagda, chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann

[@vmwerman]

I feel like such a late comer but I'm so thankful you shared this tale. I've got many more episodes to catch up on.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Would be a pleasure to get you on my podcast to discuss more on these topics of Irish culture. It will definitely bring more attention to our beautiful folklore and of course to support a fellow Irish brother, you deserve more subscribers and more people need to know because our ancient prominent lands are surrounded in magic and mystery. Philosophical speaking. I've been to Newgrange multiple times and it's spectacular just from a design standpoint, not to mention the deep philosophical reasoning behind the construction.

[@MaelBrigde]

Such a great episode, Anthony.

[@mythicalireland]

Glad you enjoyed it, as I did!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

I liked video before even watching. Definitely, please do more of these. I just read a book on the Irish Faeries and Banshees, so I'm excited for this magical journey. Yes magic is real folks.

[@mythicalireland]

Thank you. I will do my best to keep them coming.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

@@mythicalireland No problem. I have two of your books. Excellent value. I'm reading a book now, giants and many chapters cover Irish giants, found it very interesting.

[@mhynes0309]

I love these wonderful stories. I wish I had discovered this a year ago. There is so much to listen to.

[@nicholasdalli6303]

Honestly this is some of the most engaging content that has gotten me through the cabin fever. Love from Malta.

[@mythicalireland]

Thanks so much Nicholas. Glad you are getting a lift from the videos. Hopefully I can keep them coming!

[@jonsmith9379]

Quite a treat, for sure.

[@louisemcfadyen4568]

This is amazing, I'm glad I stumbled across this ❤

[@erikakabloodybrains83_8]

I'm starting to work with the Dagda and also Aine and Morrigan and Medb trying to learn everything there is on them thanks for you info on the Dagda.

[@lallyoisin]

Seeing as you might be a star wars fan is there any connection between George Lucas (ancestors from Scotland) and irish folklore? 'Lugh' (predates star wars by a few thousand years) was: trained by masters, a warrior, a poet, a physician, an inventor and a sorcerer. Had his hand cut off in battle. Hand was replaced by a fully functional metal hand. He sported a spear of light and was king till he lost his hand. Lucas has Scottish ancestry and I'm sure one of his writers was from the emerald isle. We do breed writers here!

[@luluadapa5222]

I feel that 4000+ years ago, they started building larger passage tombs because more people were dying than usual. Thank you for wonderful content. Much appreciated 🙏

[@deadinteresting8905]

Coming from an archaeological perspective, the description of the building of the Dagda's sons burial "house", complete with a cap stone, is just fascinating! Loving these longer videos, thank you :)

[@TheDanieldineen]

I really appreciate the sources! 👍

[@svena.halstensen5699]

what strikes me is how the story of the Dagda, with his striking weapon, slays Mata and thus releases the obstructed body of water, corresponds to Indra, with his striking weapon, slays Vritra and releases an obstructed body of water. also Mata is described as a turtle and Vritra as a sepent-like creature, both reptiles. further more, Thor, with his striking weapon, fighting Jormundgandr/Midgard serpent which encircles the sea. it seems quite obvious that the root of these and other ancient myths has been spread with the Indo-European people and taken on local variations over the same theme.

[@lanahanbrian0]

Anthony thanks very much for taking the time to make these and for your explanations/context that you give. Personally I think what happened with Dowth was shameful. How could they think dynamiting the roof was a good idea?! If they hadn't of done that who knows what we could learn from the site.

[@amandacook5502]

Thanks for the stories & the lore! It's good to hear the stories of my ancestors, (even if my family does live in the States now, lol!).

[@DrEvaAndersson]

Thanks for doing this - very interesting.

[@jamesgroome3072]

If I have enough of these brown ales left I can catch up on some of this brilliant stuff. Lets make the best of our particular quarantines. Cheers.

[@learn2rideVIDEOS]

At the end Anthony, 'Loch Feabhail' and 'Aileach'? I take it they are Lough Foyle and Grianan of Aileach here in and next to Derry? Fascinating stuff.

[@sarahknutson9706]

Could you do one about aengus og?

[@braxtonmay391]

Time for the big dog! The Dagda!!

[@lallyoisin]

Cheap mexican beer in mind, I'm going to assume book stores are closed. Are on line services still running as normal?

[@CelticDruidTempleOfBeliefs]

If we take Gaulish Mythology from a perspective Lughus is Son of Sucellas and husband to Epona which can be found in Hinduism as well. As Kashyapa and Surya and or Vishnu with that said Dian Cecht is Shiva so Dagdas Brother in Law actually if you match all Perspectives

[@coimindeburka7716]

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