Irish Werewolves and their Tales
Early Irish forests were thick with wolves. Fierce, fast and predatory, it’s no wonder these animals inspired so many myths and stories before their extinction. The legend of the werewolf - men and women who could walk through the world in the shape of wolves - has captured imaginations for centuries.
WerewolfWolves in Folklore, Religion and MythologyBretha Crólige (Brehon Laws) translated by D. A. BinchyOssory Werewolves
Leabhar Breathnach Annso Sis, translated by James Henthorn ToddTopographia Hibernia, by Gerald of WalesThe Wonders of Ireland by Patrick Weston JoyceWerewolves of OssorySt Ronan
“Chronique IX” by By H. D’Arbois de Jubainville, in Revue Celtique (translation here)Ronan of Locronanstronans.co.ukThe Wolf Women of Cruachan Cave
“The Story of the Three She-Wolves” in Irische Texte by Whitley Stokes“The Cave of Cruachan” in Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Augusta GregoryLady Jane Wilde’s Wolf Stories – in Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland
Cathal the KingConnor and the Wolf MenFiachna
“Fragmentary Annals” in Silva Gaedelica by Standish H. O’Grady
Cormac Mac Art
“Birth of Cormac Grandson of Conn” in Silva Gaedelica by Standish H. O’Grady“The Birth of Cormac” in The High Deeds of Finn by T. W. RollestonMusic
The Butterfly by SláinteMagic Forest by Kevin MacLeodHidden Past by Kevin MacLeodSurreal Forest by MeydänSmouldering by Kai EngelSound Effects
Forest Day by sonidosreales245Dusk Wolf by killyourpepeCooper Creek Solitary Wolf Howl by betchkalWood of Wolves in the Rain by maurolupo
Unreal Irish Folklore
Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland’s most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past.
- No. of episodes: 30
- Latest episode: 2021-11-21
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