Kris Hughes
@krishughes.bsky.social
Celtic polytheist. You too?
Your friendly neighbourhood Celtic Mythology teacher.
Identity labels? meh Get to know me and find out.
I do like conversations.
Your friendly neighbourhood Celtic Mythology teacher.
Identity labels? meh Get to know me and find out.
I do like conversations.
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Looking for a unique gift for an animal lover? Explore our Medieval Animals series for fascinating insights into the relationships our medieval ancestors had to animals (whether mythical or not...)
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/nadolig-chri...
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/nadolig-chri...
December 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Looking for a unique gift for an animal lover? Explore our Medieval Animals series for fascinating insights into the relationships our medieval ancestors had to animals (whether mythical or not...)
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/nadolig-chri...
📚 www.uwp.co.uk/nadolig-chri...
Here's a fabulous find from Tobar an Dualchais in bits. Click the link for the recording.
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Sea monster and ship detail from Sebastion Munster’s ‘Thier 2’. Taken from the vignettes on Olaus Magnus’ ‘Carta marina’ (c. 1544). In the public domain.
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/26590?...
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Sea monster and ship detail from Sebastion Munster’s ‘Thier 2’. Taken from the vignettes on Olaus Magnus’ ‘Carta marina’ (c. 1544). In the public domain.
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/26590?...
January 15, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Here's a fabulous find from Tobar an Dualchais in bits. Click the link for the recording.
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Sea monster and ship detail from Sebastion Munster’s ‘Thier 2’. Taken from the vignettes on Olaus Magnus’ ‘Carta marina’ (c. 1544). In the public domain.
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/26590?...
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Sea monster and ship detail from Sebastion Munster’s ‘Thier 2’. Taken from the vignettes on Olaus Magnus’ ‘Carta marina’ (c. 1544). In the public domain.
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/track/26590?...
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Liza Adamczewski (aka the Accidental Ecologist), contemporary fine artist living on a re-wilding farm in Wales who has created a series of 'Garden Icons' - inspired by local wildlife #WomensArt
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Liza Adamczewski (aka the Accidental Ecologist), contemporary fine artist living on a re-wilding farm in Wales who has created a series of 'Garden Icons' - inspired by local wildlife #WomensArt
Seems like this should be getting more attention.
Initially-Secret Report: Customs&Border Patrol Agents Got in Way of Vehicles, Then Used Deadly Force
YouTube video by Ryan Goodman
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January 13, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Seems like this should be getting more attention.
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A 1944 Pastoral: Land Girls Pruning at East Malling' by painter Evelyn Dunbar who recorded UK women's work during the Second World War #WomensArt
January 7, 2026 at 4:37 AM
A 1944 Pastoral: Land Girls Pruning at East Malling' by painter Evelyn Dunbar who recorded UK women's work during the Second World War #WomensArt
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The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála or the Book of Invasions, an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose: www.ria.ie/collections/...
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála or the Book of Invasions, an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions, in poetry and prose: www.ria.ie/collections/...
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
This version was compiled for Brian Ruadh Mág Uidhir (Maguire), Baron of Enniskillen.
I have a big, shiny new class starting this coming Saturday. It's not too late to sign up. Some info in the short video, below, and more at: tinyurl.com/MabCon26
#CelticMythology #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #mabinogi
#CelticMythology #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #mabinogi
Mabinogi Connections
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have a big, shiny new class starting this coming Saturday. It's not too late to sign up. Some info in the short video, below, and more at: tinyurl.com/MabCon26
#CelticMythology #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #mabinogi
#CelticMythology #CelticPolytheism #pagansky #mabinogi
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Florence Camm (1874-1960), UK stained glass artist who was one of the most successful designers her age #WomensArt
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Florence Camm (1874-1960), UK stained glass artist who was one of the most successful designers her age #WomensArt
This looks like it could shape up to be an interesting blog to follow.
buttondown.com/godsandcrozi...
#CelticPolytheism #pagansky #folklore
buttondown.com/godsandcrozi...
#CelticPolytheism #pagansky #folklore
January 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
This looks like it could shape up to be an interesting blog to follow.
buttondown.com/godsandcrozi...
#CelticPolytheism #pagansky #folklore
buttondown.com/godsandcrozi...
#CelticPolytheism #pagansky #folklore
For any friends who don't know, Simon Rodway is a leading scholar in this field.
How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story
New insights from archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping to uncover the story of Celtic languages in Britain and Ireland.
theconversation.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
For any friends who don't know, Simon Rodway is a leading scholar in this field.
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“It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity... It’s as simple as that.”
-Tove Jansson
-Tove Jansson
January 1, 2026 at 6:12 AM
“It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity... It’s as simple as that.”
-Tove Jansson
-Tove Jansson
I put together a wee playlist for Wren Day. Let's see if it plays.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#folklore
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#folklore
Wren Day - YouTube
youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I put together a wee playlist for Wren Day. Let's see if it plays.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#folklore
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#folklore
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Exploring Celtic Civilizations: Introduction to Medieval Period Materials. How should we contextualize and analyze Celtic-speaking communities in the medieval period? What forms of evidence are available for analysis? gaelicmichael.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Exploring Celtic Civilizations: Introduction to Medieval Period Materials
How should we contextualize and analyze Celtic-speaking communities in the medieval period?
gaelicmichael.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Exploring Celtic Civilizations: Introduction to Medieval Period Materials. How should we contextualize and analyze Celtic-speaking communities in the medieval period? What forms of evidence are available for analysis? gaelicmichael.substack.com/p/exploring-...
And so it begins ...
It's not too late to join the challenge to win a free class. Get yer skates on!
#folklore #pagansky #CelticPolytheism #CelticMythology
It's not too late to join the challenge to win a free class. Get yer skates on!
#folklore #pagansky #CelticPolytheism #CelticMythology
12 Days of Celtic Mythology S4 E1 - The eagle of Loch Treig
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
And so it begins ...
It's not too late to join the challenge to win a free class. Get yer skates on!
#folklore #pagansky #CelticPolytheism #CelticMythology
It's not too late to join the challenge to win a free class. Get yer skates on!
#folklore #pagansky #CelticPolytheism #CelticMythology
It's almost time for my annual bit of mythology madness. This series is for people who didn’t get enough Celtic mythology in their Christmas stocking. It’s a drop-in café for the terminally Celtic and a warming centre for refugees from too much (or not enough) family fun.
#CelticMythology #pagansky
#CelticMythology #pagansky
Win a Class!
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It's almost time for my annual bit of mythology madness. This series is for people who didn’t get enough Celtic mythology in their Christmas stocking. It’s a drop-in café for the terminally Celtic and a warming centre for refugees from too much (or not enough) family fun.
#CelticMythology #pagansky
#CelticMythology #pagansky
Some thoughts about Epona of a more personal and devotional nature.
#pagansky #CelticPolytheism
youtu.be/sSJ6EyCiTRQ
#pagansky #CelticPolytheism
youtu.be/sSJ6EyCiTRQ
Epona
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Some thoughts about Epona of a more personal and devotional nature.
#pagansky #CelticPolytheism
youtu.be/sSJ6EyCiTRQ
#pagansky #CelticPolytheism
youtu.be/sSJ6EyCiTRQ
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
By this calendar, 18th December is the Feast of Epona.
Epona and the calendar of Guidizzolo
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
By this calendar, 18th December is the Feast of Epona.
Do you like Scottish folk tales? Maybe followed by a bit of optional analysis? Take a moment to watch this video (please!). It was probably my biggest flop of 2025. Give it some love!
The Crow Husband
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Do you like Scottish folk tales? Maybe followed by a bit of optional analysis? Take a moment to watch this video (please!). It was probably my biggest flop of 2025. Give it some love!
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
December 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
I don't normally make 'reaction' videos, but this time, I did.
Celtic myth and Pagan practice
YouTube video by Kris Hughes
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I don't normally make 'reaction' videos, but this time, I did.
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Betrayed are the living, betrayed the dead: All are confused by a horse’s head. Midnight. Midnight. Midnight. Midnight. Hark at the hands of the clock - Vernon Watkins’ timeless Ballad of Mari Lwyd in its entirety 👇
Christmas Poem: The Ballad of Mari Lwyd
Vernon Watkins (1906-67) Prologue (Spoken by the Announcer of the Ballad) Mari Lwyd, Horse of Frost, Star-horse, and White Horse of the Sea, is carried to us. The Dead return. Those Exiles carry her, ...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Betrayed are the living, betrayed the dead: All are confused by a horse’s head. Midnight. Midnight. Midnight. Midnight. Hark at the hands of the clock - Vernon Watkins’ timeless Ballad of Mari Lwyd in its entirety 👇