Dobhar-chu
Among the legendary beasts of Ireland is something called the dobhar-chu (Gaelic for “water hound”), a mysterious and dangerous creature said to dwell in some…
Category: Irish Legend
Carabuncle
Carabuncle : Freshwater Monster of Ireland, as well as a mysterious South American animal. Etymology: From the Latin carbunculus (“gem”). Physical description: Serpentine. Said to…
Seanachai
Seanachai (Irish) The word seanachai, pronounced shan-u-kee or shen-u-kee, is Gaelic for “storyteller.” Originally a wandering storyteller who was akin to bards and medieval troubadours,…
Abhartach
Abhartach Pronunciation: Ah-BART-tig Variations: Murbhheo The oldest known recorded vampire story in Western Europe comes from ancient Celtic lore and took place in the rural…