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Celtic Mythology

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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BANSHEE

female spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld.
Photo by Faugel

BARGHEST

legendary monstrous black dog with huge teeth and claws,
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LEPRECHAUN

type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief.
Photo by Iki Holygoat

SELICIE

SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE

creature figuring in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
Photo by gtrwndr87

POOKA

Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could either help or hinder rural and marine communities.
Photo by -gigina-

DONN CUPILNGE

THE BROWN BULL OF COOLEY, WAS AN EXTREMELY FERTILE STUD BULL OVER WHOM THE TÁIN BÓ CÚAILNGE (CATTLE RAID OF COOLEY) WAS FOUGHT.
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FINNBHENNACH

an extremely fertile stud bull owned by king Ailill of Connacht.
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DENNS DUE

DULLAHAN

The dullahan is a headless rider, usually on a black horse who carries his or her own head under one arm
Photo by WarzauWynn