https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-celtic-gods--6944692enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Podra Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d89932c64be43f6482675ca7a7ca1bd.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-celtic-gods--6944692Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:02 +0000Podra NetworkPodra Networkfeeds@spreaker.comThe gods of the ancient Celts — the rich mythology of Ireland, Scotland and Wales before the coming of Christianity.falsec23feb9e-0ffe-5325-a4dc-e8e25aa98015episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christianization-how-the-old-gods-became-saints-and-faeries--71250067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71250067Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating transformation of Celtic deities during the Christianization of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This episode examines how ancient gods like Brigid and Lugh evolved into Christian saints and fairy folk rather than disappearing...350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-sites-stone-circles-holy-wells-and-ancient-temples--71250038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71250038Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the mystical world of Celtic sacred sites in this fascinating episode of The Celtic Gods. Host Edmund Cross takes listeners on a journey through ancient stone circles, healing wells, and forest temples that served as the spiritual heart of...331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-otherworld-tir-na-nog-and-the-celtic-afterlife--71249976
Learn about the famous tale of Oisín and Niamh, archaeological evidence of Celtic burial practices, and the concept of thin places where mortals could access mystical realms. The episode explores various otherworldly kingdoms including the Irish Sídhe, Scottish Highland traditions, and Welsh Annwn, revealing how these beliefs shaped Celtic culture and attitudes toward mortality.

From ancient monuments like Newgrange to medieval literature, discover how Celtic otherworld concepts influenced art, storytelling, and spiritual practices. Edmund examines the role of Celtic deities in these parallel realms and discusses how archaeological discoveries continue revealing the sophistication of ancient Celtic cosmology.

Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, students of Celtic culture, and anyone fascinated by ancient beliefs about life after death. This episode treats Celtic traditions with scholarly respect while making complex mythological concepts accessible to modern audiences.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249976Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the mystical Celtic Otherworld in this fascinating episode of The Celtic Gods. Host Edmund Cross delves into Tír na nÓg, the legendary Land of the Young, and examines ancient Celtic beliefs about the afterlife and parallel realms. Discover how...
Learn about the famous tale of Oisín and Niamh, archaeological evidence of Celtic burial practices, and the concept of thin places where mortals could access mystical realms. The episode explores various otherworldly kingdoms including the Irish Sídhe, Scottish Highland traditions, and Welsh Annwn, revealing how these beliefs shaped Celtic culture and attitudes toward mortality.

From ancient monuments like Newgrange to medieval literature, discover how Celtic otherworld concepts influenced art, storytelling, and spiritual practices. Edmund examines the role of Celtic deities in these parallel realms and discusses how archaeological discoveries continue revealing the sophistication of ancient Celtic cosmology.

Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, students of Celtic culture, and anyone fascinated by ancient beliefs about life after death. This episode treats Celtic traditions with scholarly respect while making complex mythological concepts accessible to modern audiences.]]>335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaulish-glory-the-continental-celtic-pantheon--71249860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249860Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the rich religious traditions of ancient Continental Europe in this episode focusing on the Gaulish Celtic pantheon. Host Edmund Cross examines major deities including Lugus, the master of arts and crafts; Taranis, the thunder god with his...336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scottish-shadows-highland-deities-and-island-spirits--71249824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249824Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJourney into Scotland's mystical landscape with Edmund Cross as he explores the ancient deities and spirits that shaped Highland and Island traditions. Discover the Cailleach, the powerful winter hag who sculpted Scotland's mountains and glens, and...352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welsh-wonders-the-mabinogion-and-the-gods-of-wales--71249738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249738Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the enchanting world of Welsh mythology with Edmund Cross as he delves into The Mabinogion, medieval Wales' most important collection of mythological tales. This episode examines the fascinating gods and goddesses of Welsh tradition, including...345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-four-sacred-treasures-of-the-tuatha-de-danann--71249665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249665Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the legendary Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann in this captivating episode of The Celtic Gods. Host Edmund Cross delves into Irish mythology's most sacred artifacts: the Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny), Claíomh Solais (Sword of Light), Gae...273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brigid-triple-goddess-of-fire-poetry-and-forge--71249636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249636Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores Brigid, one of the most beloved deities in Celtic mythology. This episode examines the triple goddess who ruled over fire, poetry, and smithcraft, daughter of the Dagda and member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Discover...343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dagda-father-of-all-and-keeper-of-the-cauldron--71249397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249397Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the rich mythology surrounding the Dagda, one of the most important deities in Irish Celtic tradition. Known as the 'Good God' and father figure of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Dagda wielded incredible magical...390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cernunnos-the-horned-god-of-the-wild--71249326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249326Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkJoin Edmund Cross as he explores Cernunnos, the enigmatic Horned God of Celtic mythology. This episode delves into the archaeological evidence surrounding one of the most recognizable Celtic deities, from the famous Gundestrup Cauldron to stone...315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lugh-of-the-long-arm-master-of-all-arts--71249264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249264Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores Lugh of the Long Arm, one of the most versatile and skilled deities in Celtic mythology. Known as Samildánach, the master of all arts, Lugh represents the ancient Celtic ideal of comprehensive excellence across...283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-morrigan-phantom-queen-of-war-and-fate--71249200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249200Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:04 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the mysterious world of The Morrigan, Ireland's phantom queen of war and fate, in this captivating episode of The Celtic Gods. Host Edmund Cross examines the triple goddess who embodied the complex relationship between conflict, sovereignty,...341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coming-of-the-tuatha-de-danann-ireland-s-divine-invasion--71249119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71249119Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:06:26 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the mythological invasion that shaped Irish legend in this episode of The Celtic Gods. Host Edmund Cross examines the arrival of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Ireland's divine tribe, as recorded in medieval Irish manuscripts like the Lebor Gabála...281falsefull