Roxanna Rose's Blog - Posts Tagged "irish"
Myths & Legends (The Awakening)
Yeah, how is that for a catchy title? ;)
I've had some readers ask me where I get the ideas for my books. On my website at:
http://www.take2creativestorywriters.com
I have dedicated a page to myths, legends, and characters that have inspired my writing. I am starting with the characters that are featured in my Legacy Novel series, but will expand from there.
Here is introduction to some of the characters of Irish legends.
Morrigan (The Phantom Queen) – Often depicted with the huge black wings of a crow. She is the goddess of war, of battle, of fury; a bringer of fear and panic, and a prophet—especially when the prophecy speaks of doom or bloodshed. Yet, as the Dagda (the skillful father god) found out to his joy, she also sported a lusty and vigorous sexuality, abundantly willing to share her pleasures with those she deemed worthy, but vicious and unforgiving when spurned.
The goddess of the killing rage—one grisly tale recounts how, to whip the warriors of the Tuatha De Danann into a battle frenzy, she slaughtered one of their enemies and filled her hands with his blood, which she then dispersed among her own heroes. A baptism of blood, not for the fainthearted.
Naturally, the time of year most sacred to this terrible figure can only e Samhain—the festival of death. The tradition upholds this, for one of the most powerful stories of Irish lore, in which the Phantom Queen enjoys a passionate tryst with the Dagda while standing astride the Unshin River in County Sligo, is set on this sacred day. [excerpts from “Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses” by McColman and Hinds]
I've had some readers ask me where I get the ideas for my books. On my website at:
http://www.take2creativestorywriters.com
I have dedicated a page to myths, legends, and characters that have inspired my writing. I am starting with the characters that are featured in my Legacy Novel series, but will expand from there.
Here is introduction to some of the characters of Irish legends.
Morrigan (The Phantom Queen) – Often depicted with the huge black wings of a crow. She is the goddess of war, of battle, of fury; a bringer of fear and panic, and a prophet—especially when the prophecy speaks of doom or bloodshed. Yet, as the Dagda (the skillful father god) found out to his joy, she also sported a lusty and vigorous sexuality, abundantly willing to share her pleasures with those she deemed worthy, but vicious and unforgiving when spurned.
The goddess of the killing rage—one grisly tale recounts how, to whip the warriors of the Tuatha De Danann into a battle frenzy, she slaughtered one of their enemies and filled her hands with his blood, which she then dispersed among her own heroes. A baptism of blood, not for the fainthearted.
Naturally, the time of year most sacred to this terrible figure can only e Samhain—the festival of death. The tradition upholds this, for one of the most powerful stories of Irish lore, in which the Phantom Queen enjoys a passionate tryst with the Dagda while standing astride the Unshin River in County Sligo, is set on this sacred day. [excerpts from “Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses” by McColman and Hinds]
Desires (A Legacy Novel) featured in articles
Exciting News!
Broadway World.com has written an article about Desires (A Legacy Novel).
There are also articles on SFGate.com, which is part of the San Francisco Chronicle and PRWeb.com
You can see them here:
BroadwayWorld.com Article
SFGate.com
PRWeb.com
Meanwhile...I will jump around and do the "Happy Dance."
Well color me grins and giggles, I just found a whole bunch more. I may have to kiss my publisher. :-D
See any you recognize?
760AM San Diego Talk Radio
abc9 kcautv.com
CBS3 Springfield.com
CBS13 WTHR.com
KSWO.com Wichita Falls
Digital Journal
Happy Mother's Day to me! :-D
Broadway World.com has written an article about Desires (A Legacy Novel).
There are also articles on SFGate.com, which is part of the San Francisco Chronicle and PRWeb.com
You can see them here:
BroadwayWorld.com Article
SFGate.com
PRWeb.com
Meanwhile...I will jump around and do the "Happy Dance."
Well color me grins and giggles, I just found a whole bunch more. I may have to kiss my publisher. :-D
See any you recognize?
760AM San Diego Talk Radio
abc9 kcautv.com
CBS3 Springfield.com
CBS13 WTHR.com
KSWO.com Wichita Falls
Digital Journal
Happy Mother's Day to me! :-D
