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Story ArchaeologyUncovering 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. Language: en-gb Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Chris’ Ramble 23 ~ Animal Companions in Early Irish Law and Folklore
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Animal companions have played a variety of important roles in human societies over the millenia. Join Chris as she explores how , dogs, cats and even the occasional crane, here or there, have been regarded and regulated both in the comprehensive early Irish law texts as well as the stories, mythology and folklore. Oweynagat: Cave of the Cats Links for this Episode This episode includes Isolde's explanation of the many grades of poet that existed, File, Bards, and even Bramble Hounds A useful article on the background to pre-Norman, early Irish law. The Lost Legal System: Pre-Common Law Ireland and the Brehon Law by Dr Noelle Higgins Fled Bricrenn: The Road to Cruachan






