In ancient Ireland, Celtic men and women had equal rights, and whoever brought more wealth and property to a marriage was seen as the ruler of the household, regardless of sex.

Experts believe it depicts Cernunnos - the Celtic god of nature, life and the underworld. While previous figurines of Cenunnos have been discovered, these were all carved in stone.

Celtic mythology stories are rich in folklore characters, including Irish mythological gods and goddesses. Here are some of these Irish gods explained. Here we take a look at some of the top ...

The ancient ‘gateway to the underworld’ 16 December 2018 3:45pm. Oweynagat cave is a place of both birth and death. An unimposing gash in the ...

According to Welsh mythology the Land of the Dead – or Annwn: Celtic Underworld – was ruled over by Gwynn ap Nudd. He escorted the souls of the dead there, and led a pack of supernatural hounds.

An artistic reconstruction drawing of Rathcroghan at a time of gathering. (Rathcroghan Visitor Centre) This weekend, kids across the country will don spooky costumes and go trick-or-treating.

Arawn - G od of the underworld. Arawn is the Celtic god of the underworld of the dead. His most famous tale involves him switching places with Pwyll for a year and a day to challenge Hafgan, ...

In ancient Ireland, Celtic men and women had equal rights, and whoever brought more wealth and property to a marriage was seen as the ruler of the household, regardless of sex.

Oweynagat cave is a place of both birth and death. An unimposing gash in the ancient misty hills of north-western Ireland, it is said to be the entrance to the underworld where fairies and demons ...