Purring Through Irish History: Learn About The History of Cats in Early Irish Society, Legend, and Law

Discover the fascinating world of cats in early Irish society exploring the history of cats in Ireland, the Catslechta legal manuscript, and some early Irish cat names. Learn about the famous Pangur Bán poem and Irish folklore and legends that featured monstrous enchanted wild cats. Discover the Cave of Cats-Oweynagat, an ancient cave in County Roscommon associated with legends of demon cats, and the mysterious Imbas forasna divination technique used by the Druids.

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The Old Religion and the Druids: Lifting the Veil on the Mysterious Priests of Early Ireland

Delving into the depths of Irish history reveals a fascinating tapestry of mythology and legends. This intricate web of stories weaves together the tales of gods, goddesses, and a mysterious…

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The Triple Judgements of The Freemen | Poetic Wisdom of the Irish Triads

The significance of the number three to the early Irish is evident in the literature, mythology, and laws of early Ireland, which abounds in triplets and triads. There are three triple-goddess personifications of sovereignty and of Ireland; the triple forms of the Morrígan and the motif of the threefold death; as well as the three-leaved shamrock Saint Patrick used to teach the native Irish of the 5th century about the Holy Trinity. This article explores the concept of "three" in Irish history, mythology, and belief.

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