According to Celtic and Norse mythology, selkies are seals who can become human by shedding their "sealskin" on land. Anyone ...

Celtic folklore is rich with mystical beings, dangerous creatures, and powerful spirits. These legends reflect a deep connection to nature, magic, and the unseen world. Some creatures were protectors, ...

Although Irish folklore is littered with legendary ghoulish water creatures, few are as scary as the Dobhar Chú (pronounced do-war coo). Considered by some to be Ireland’s version of the famous Loch ...

Although there is something almost oxymoronic about its title, The Irish Proust makes a strong case for the existence of such a mythical creature in a fascinating collection of essays that map the ...