The ancient Celts had an ambivalent attitude to the waters. Not only did the unpredictable sea, source of bountiful fish, swirl over the beasts and monsters lurking in the depths, but fresh water too was often hostile. From lakes, springs, and rivers emerged such fearsome entities as the Washer at the Ford, supernatural swans, dragons …
According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, the father of Arthur is Uther Pendragon. Yet Malory says little about him, apart from the deceit that led to him sleeping with Ygraine and thereby fathering Arthur.
She is Breo-saighead the Arrow of Fire. As a direct granddaughter of Dánu herself, Brighid is ranked high among the Divine Daughters. Her power was the feminine force, and no man was allowed to pass beyond the hedge surrounding her sanctuary.
We have a long history with horses. As prehistoric hunters 50,000 years ago, we drove them off cliffs. By 4,000 BCE we had learned to catch them, tame them, train them, throw our luggage over their backs, tie up a wagon behind, and to ride. With the help of the horse, people emigrated from Eastern …