Story Archaeology

Uncovering the layers of Irish Mythology through a regular podcast and related articles.

Author: Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have Stories in the Landscape to share.
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Chris’ Ramble 24 ~ Welcome to the Otherworld
Saturday, 30 May, 2026

William Robinson: Tallanbanna with cloud front. 1988 The Irish Otherworld goes by many names, Tír na mBeo, the Land of the Living, or Emhain Abhlach, the Plain of Apples, for example. It is a world that, in Irish mythology, lies unseen, adjacent to our own, a source of beauty and fertility and occasionally, danger. Join Chis as she explores its boundaries and wonders if it is, indeed, unique. This audio article is based on a paper I wrote a while back now, but for some reason was not published on Story Archaeology. A transcript with notes included is available for this episode. Links for this episode Echtrae Nerai Story 1 ~ Corpse Carrying For Beginners Story 2 ~ Dindshenchas Episode: 08 Tochmarc Étaíne (Dindshenchas: Episodes 09, 10 and 11) The Story Of Macha Compert Con Culainn Circling the Táin 03: The Birth Pangs of Ulster Download the transcript for this episode containing notes and further references.