Purpose

I've created this blog primarily as a part of my academic interest in Celtic Studies and Folklore, and as a place to provide commentary on what I am currently researching in Celtic Mythology. I've taken classes in Irish Gaelic, Celtic musical Traditions, Irish and Scottish history, and Celtic film, Scandinavian myths and legends, and shamanism, and may eventually blend what I've learned from those into what I'm learning now. I plan to read both translations of original source texts as well as scholarly commentary, as well as look at the source languages and cultures. I may also add comments about recent media involving Celtic myths, such as news articles, movies, podcasts, and fiction books that I've found interesting in regard to where Celtic myths have shown up in current or recent culture.

P.S. 12/3/09

I'm saving discussion about Arthurian myths and legends until spring of 2010, when I'm taking a Medieval studies course on Arthurian literature. So tune in later for that.