Monthly Archives: July 2026

Lughnasadh: Origins to Modern Celebrations

Posted on July 31, 2026 by David Taliesin

In my last post, I cleared up a common misunderstanding about Lughnasadh. After consulting multiple reliable sources, I’ve come to the conclusion that, according to early Irish tradition, it was Lugh who created the festival to honor his foster mother, … Continue reading →

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Is Lughnasadh Really About Lugh?

Posted on July 31, 2026 by David Taliesin

Today I was listening to a podcast by Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School entitled “Is Lughnasadh really about Lugh?” I had always heard that the day was meant to honor the sun god Lugh. However, O’Sullivan set the … Continue reading →

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