Who is Danu?

About this episode

This episode explores the figure of Danú in Irish mythology and clarifies modern misconceptions about her.

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Looking for simple Irish Pagan practices that fit real life, without pressure or performance? Get the free guide here: https://irishpagan.school/practice Who is Danú? Explore the enigmatic figure of Danú in Irish mythology with Jon O’Sullivan of the Irish Pagan School. Origins of Danú: Understanding her place in Irish lore through the genitive form in "Tuatha Dé Danann" (People of Danú). Mythological complexity: Clarifying modern misconceptions about Danú as an "Ear...

People in this episode

Hosts: Lora O'Brien, Jon O'Sullivan

Guest: Jon O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• Irish mythology
• Danú
• Tuatha Dé Danann
• Pagan practices
• mythological complexity

Keywords

• Danú
• Irish mythology
• Tuatha Dé Danann
• Pagan practices
• mythological complexity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Pagan School

Books & works: Tuatha Dé Danann

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