What Happened that May Day? An Irish Tale of Mythic Curiosity ☘️

What happens when a Cailleach comes to live in the neighborhood and a man approaches her with a question about what happened in the very, very old times? Join me today for a marvelous traditional tale that sparks thoughts about curiosity, wonder, and the kinds of fruitful quests that make us feel truly ALIVE.

My question for you:
What fruitful quest are you engaged in?

SOURCES and SAYINGS
"Luan Lae Bhealtaine" - Monday, the first day of May/the first day of Summer
One version of this tale can be found in "The Book of the Cailleach" by Gearoid O Crualaoich; another is "The Cold May Night" in "Irish Folk Tales," edited by Sean O'Sullivan

WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ABOUT?
This channel sits at the crossroads where Irish tradition and folklore meet creative living and practice. I'm sharing what I've learned from 25 years as a teacher of Irish folklore and language and from 50 years as a conscious creator. My heart's desire is to inspire you to live and create with JOY and EAGERNESS.

WHO AM I?
I'm a poet, singer, storyteller, and scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University where I've been teaching for the past 25 years. I also run the Bardic Academy, a school for singers, harpers, poets, and pianists, as well as the Celtic Wisdom School where we study Irish folklore with an eye to growing in creativity, wisdom, and joy.

MY LINKS
To learn more about me, please visit https://www.katechadbourne.com.
To learn about my new Celtic Wisdom School, please visit: https://www.katechadbourne.com/celtic...
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