Story Archaeology

Heapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello

Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

Heapstown Cairn / Ochtriallach's Cairn Now that we have the entire saga before us, we can take a step back and see what shapes and patterns emerge.  Is the saga a patchwork of tales with unnecessary repetition, or is there some significance to all its duplications and reflections? Enter the realm of Experimental Story Archaeology in the first episode to view the whole story from a new angle. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come… Old episodes now available on archive.org. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello Image: "What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski

"What is there about the Lightest Light and the Darkest Dark" by Iwaski As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

As the last sections of our saga are revealed, the overall picture of the Battle of Moytura emerges. The Morrigan, the poet and recorder of the Dé Danann, gives a raven's-eye view of the battle. Explore some of the overlooked treasures of Cath Maige Tuired with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

The technology of Dían Cécht, Goibniu, Luchta and Creidne Cerd is pivotal in the Battle of Moytura.  As People of Craft, the Túatha Dé Danann treasure the skills of their makers and shapers. The Story Archaeologists find evidence of their crafting on every stratum of the Battle of Moytura and far beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

The technology of Dían Cécht, Goibniu, Luchta and Creidne Cerd is pivotal in the Battle of Moytura.  As People of Craft, the Túatha Dé Danann treasure the skills of their makers and shapers. The Story Archaeologists find evidence of their crafting on every stratum of the Battle of Moytura and far beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

from Cath Maige Tuired, edited by Elizabeth Gray translation by Isolde Carmody   When the Dagda encounters Indech’s daughter, she demands that he carry her on his back.  He replies that it is geis (“taboo”) for him to carry anyone on his back who does not call him by name.  She asks his name, and …

"The Dagda Cup" - ceramic, made by Chris Thompson The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters.  He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

The Dagda is one of our most enduring mythological characters.  He strides through the tale of Moytura as craftsman and clown, but how much of the story rests in his large lap? Follow the Track of the Dagda’s Club along with the Story Archaeologists. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

"Lugh, lord of all crafts" - a ceramic sculpture by Daniel Cullen Lug Lámfhada has a Long Arm indeed, stretching all the way from Continental Celts to the Insular Isles.  His role is central to Cath Maige Tuired, but how does he relate to the other dramatis personae of the tale? Join the Story Archaeologists as we dust off this iconic hero. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.

Lug Lámfhada has a Long Arm indeed, stretching all the way from Continental Celts to the Insular Isles.  His role is central to Cath Maige Tuired, but how does he relate to the other dramatis personae of the tale? Join the Story Archaeologists as we dust off this iconic hero. Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts!  Related Articles will be posted in the days to come. Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.