The Otherworld and How to Get There!




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Summary: William Robinson: Tallanbanna with cloud front. 1988 So many of the old Irish stories tell of an Otherworld that lies so close to our own. If you want to discover what the stories have to  say about getting there, what you might find when you arrive,  and when, or if, you might return, then join Chris in this audio-article exploration. Apologies for the quality of recording in Isolde's opening message. When we have fully implemented the new recording set-up,  allowing effective recording while Isolde is lying  down,  it will be much improved. Links to podcast episodes referenced in this audio-article. Cormac' s  Adventures in the OtherworldThe Instructions of King CormacThe Adventures of Nera: The Cow and the Time MachineAnother take on Echtrae Nerai: Corpse Carrying for BeginnersThe voyage of Brain Mac FebulThe story of Mongán and  his wife: The pursuit of the Gilla DecairTocmarc Étaíne 1 - A Fly On The Wall, Tocmarc Étaíne 2 - The Reborn IdentityTocmarc Étaíne 3 - A Game of FidchellThe article on Underworlds If you want to find out about more about Leprechauns! A Crock of Old CobblersAnd for source material on the Irish Otherworld:  Space, Time and the Otherworld: by Professor John Carey. Source: Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Vol. 7 (1987), pp. 1-2Published by: Department of Celtic Languages & Literatures, Harvard University  And that picture of Niamh and Oisín in my bathroom? Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Story Archaeology is run on a voluntary not-for-profit basis. If you can afford a donation towards our running costs, we would be very grateful. The “Donate” button is on the right-hand-side of each page, or e-mail us for other ways to support our work. Check our Reading List for further reading and resources. by The Story Archaeologists Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello