folklore
Aos Sí: Irish Fairy Folk Mythology Explained
Orin Vale
The Aos Sí, often called the fairy folk, are central to Irish and wider Celtic tradition, where they are linked to ancient mounds, hollow hills, and other liminal places. Far from the modern image of tiny winged creatures, they appear in older lore as an otherworldly people whose origins, powers, and place in folklore invite closer study.
Is the Claddagh Ring Part of Celtic Mythology?
Orin Vale
The Claddagh ring is often linked with Irish identity, but it is not part of Celtic mythology in the strict historical sense; instead, it belongs to Irish cultural history and folk symbolism. This article explains its origins in Galway, the meaning of its hands, heart, and crown, and why its enduring imagery still invites mythic associations.
