One set of folklore stories I have heard tell of the Sidhe being descendants of Atlantis. While living a short time in Pembrokeshire, I heard a similar story of the Sidhe originating from the lost underworld city of Ys, off of the Brittany coast. This is far away from what I personally believe the Sidhe is, or are. For a start there is no direct Irish connection. But I do believe this area of folklore is worth attention.
This is very interesting , John. I'm particularly interested in the Minoan connection. They had a goddess associated with snakes, I believe, and over on my post about Brgid, someone left a comment about Brigid being honoured in Haiti, and that she was associated there with snakes. Its all so intriguing, especially since St P. Is credited with banishing all the snakes in Ireland. Also, isn't Connla's Well thought to be located in the Otherworld, from where the 5 streams of knowledge/ wisdom emerge?
Lovely, thank you Ali. I will have to respond more another day, but there is so much in Ireland that triggers memories of Crete.
Brigid and snakes, makes a lot of sense when we consider the flow and protection of nature.
I did not want to say much about Connla’s Well this time, but the 5 streams amazingly ties up with Shannon Pot, but that is highly disputed, it seems. More to respond to later …
This is very interesting , John. I'm particularly interested in the Minoan connection. They had a goddess associated with snakes, I believe, and over on my post about Brgid, someone left a comment about Brigid being honoured in Haiti, and that she was associated there with snakes. Its all so intriguing, especially since St P. Is credited with banishing all the snakes in Ireland. Also, isn't Connla's Well thought to be located in the Otherworld, from where the 5 streams of knowledge/ wisdom emerge?
Ali, I've been trying to reach you for a while now. Will try again today. Got my dates.
Lovely, thank you Ali. I will have to respond more another day, but there is so much in Ireland that triggers memories of Crete.
Brigid and snakes, makes a lot of sense when we consider the flow and protection of nature.
I did not want to say much about Connla’s Well this time, but the 5 streams amazingly ties up with Shannon Pot, but that is highly disputed, it seems. More to respond to later …
Fish farts! That made me almost spit with laughter in my tea, John! Hey, I would sniff it if it ensured divine wisdom.