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Other Bards
Below is a list of minor bards, poets and satirists who appeared in Celtic myths and legends. I have even included a couple of fools or jesters her...
By Jimmy Joe
Heinen Fardd
Heinen Fardd appeared in Hanes Taliesin as the chief bard or poet of Maelgwn Gwynedd. Young Taliesin challenged Maelgwn's court bards, including He...
By Jimmy Joe
Taliesin
Taliesin is a name that appeared frequently in Welsh myths and legends as a master bard. Yet Taliesin could also possibly be a historical figure wh...
By Jimmy Joe
Mongán
Poet and leader of the Dál nAraide. Mongán (Mongan) was said to be a historical figure, who died in c. AD 624. Mongán (Mongan) was said to be the s...
By Jimmy Joe
Cnu Deireóil
Harper of Finn Mac Cumhaill . Cnu Deireóil was said to be the son of Lugh Lamfada . There are many references to Cnu Deireóil in the tales of the F...
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Sencha Mac Ailella
One of the chief advisers of Conchobar Mac Nessa . Sencha Mac Ailella was a poet and perhaps a judge in Conchobar's court. Sencha was known for his...
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Amairgin (Amergin)
A Milesian bard and druid. Amairgin (Amergin) was the son of Míl Espáine and the Egyptian princess Scota. Amairgin was the brother of Eber Finn , E...
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Coirpre Mac Etaíne (Cairbre)
A very important Danann poet or satirist. Coirpre Mac Etaine (or Cairbre mac Ethne) was the son of Etan, daughter of Dian Cécht . His father was po...
By Jimmy Joe
Bards
The bards were poets, musicians and singers in the Celtic world. They were required to master hundreds of verses or develop new ones, without the u...
By Jimmy Joe
Panhellenic Games
The ancient Greeks were known for their robust athletic skills and training. Homer represented most of the heroes as great warriors and athletes. T...
By Jimmy Joe
Greek Festivals
There are a number of festivals that have very little to do with mythology, but which have great religious significance. The rites or events in the...
By Jimmy Joe
Menelaüs
Husband of Helen of Sparta. Menelaüs (Menelaus or Μενέλαος) was the son of Atreus and Aerope, daughter of Catreus . He was the brother of Agamemnon...