8 weeks: Celtic Mythology

ABOUT THE CLASS

Join our Gaelic tutor, Eilidh, on a captivating 8-week journey into Celtic mythology and tradition.

Scotland has a rich tradition of stories and mythology passed down through generations—a legacy that still shapes the country today. Join Gaelic tutor Eilidh Montgomery on an 8-week journey to explore these fascinating tales, ancient beliefs, and enduring traditions.

We will travel from the Druids' world of magic to island legends of fairies and seal people (selkies). You will learn how Celtic gods and goddesses governed the natural seasons, and discover how these ancient beliefs still survive today through local folklore and traditional festivals.

What we will cover:

• Introduction to Celtic mythology

• Druids and magic

• Carmina Gadelica (Gaelic prayers and charms)

• The moon, Celtic calendar, and fertility

• Traditional Celtic festivals

• Irish heroic tales

• Highland folklore

• Witches and the arrival of Christianity