Tag Archives: Celts

Lughnasa

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

Lughnasa (1st August) marks the beginning of harvest-time and the ripening of the first crops. In Irish mythology, the festival takes its name from Lugh, the god of light. According to the Book of Invasions, Lugh was a boy hero … Continue reading →

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Boudicca: Warrior Queen

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

Boudicca was a striking woman: tall enough to look a warrior in the eyes, with russet hair tumbling to her waist and a voice that rang out like a bugle call. She was married to the king of the Iceni, … Continue reading →

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