Listen "Are Bards Just Built Different?"
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Send us a text👉 Take the Full Class - Being a Bard - https://irishpaganschool.com/p/bardAre Irish bards physically or spiritually built differently? Join Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School as he explains the fascinating world of Irish bards, exploring ancient and medieval texts that suggest there may be something unique about their biology and powers. Discover the myth of the bard's tongue, said to hold both praise and satire, and learn about the mysterious vein of poetry, which supposedly grants bards the ability to access profound wisdom. Jon also covers how bards wielded immense power in society, from toppling kings like Bres with biting satire to composing poetry that defined reality. With deep personal insights into the roles of bards in Irish culture, this episode is a must for anyone interested in Celtic mythology, folklore, and the ancient art of storytelling.Find out if bards were truly built differently in this insightful exploration of bardic tradition and power.✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/👀 🟠 Patrons get to ask their own questions for these videos, and get the answers about a month before anyone else! 😉 Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irishpaganschool/membership ✨ FREE Online Classes - https://irishpaganschool.com/courses/category/free✨ 5 Day Morrigan Challenge - https://www.morrigan.academy/challengeAt the Irish Pagan School we offer Online Classes on Irish Paganism, Mythology, History, Heritage, Culture, Magic and Spirituality, taught by native Irish Educators, based in County Waterford, Ireland.💥 JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE -- https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/yt💥 Support this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchoolHave a question about Irish or Celtic Paganism?Please Search Our Resources!✨ The Irish Pagan School Blog - https://irishpagan.school/✨ The Irish Pagan School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IrishPaganSchool✨ The Irish Pagan School Podcast - https://irishpaganschoolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/✨ The Ogham Academy - https://ogham.academy✨ The Morrigan Academy - https://morrigan.academy Enroll in our online learning environment at the Irish Pagan School for full info on classes, courses and longer programmes - at https://IrishPaganSchool.comCynth A. B. Salas recommends The Irish Pagan School..."IPS has truly excellent teachers and a large amount of content to choose from. Highly recommended if you are interested in Irish paganism, history, traditions, or lore."For your Irish Pagan Blog, Books, and Classes... PLUS your regular Irish Celtic Paganism Resources emails directly, join our Community Mailing List at - https://irishpaganschool.ck.page/ytThe Irish Pagan School on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheIrishPaganSchoolOn Instagram @irish.pagan.school - https://www.instagram.com/irish.pagan.schoolSupport this work on Patreon - http://www.Patreon.com/IrishPaganSchool-------------Fáilte! Welcome to the Podcast, with your hosts - authors and co-founders of the Irish Pagan School) - Lora O'Brien and Jon O'Sullivan. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a positive review in your podcast listener, then head over to IrishPaganSchool.com and enroll in one of our free or paid courses. Slán go fóill, and we will see you next time!Support the show
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