Tag Archives: Celts

On the eve of Samhain – Korrigans & Breton Mythology

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

The Celtic New Year or Halloween, choose what is closer to you, my esteemed Readers, invite us to move deeper in centuries and to ponder upon the Celtic French roots, yet too strong in the consciousness of the 17th century … Continue reading →

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Samhain at the French Court

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

The Eve of Samhain or Samain, as the French name it, calls to ponder upon its celebrating at Louis XIV’s Court. The Celtic traditions were strong yet at that historical period, so we might suppose that the Court also took … Continue reading →

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Italy & France: Unfaithful Husband & Shrew Wife

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

Hostility between Italy & France has always amused me. Through the centuries these two countries have been bound up with each other. Even if both nations don’t want to accept that openly, they are more relatives than neighbours. A close … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of Samhain

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

The Eve of Samhain,(I doubt I will ever regard it as Halloween), is filled with a special sort of attraction. The Celts believed this night opened the gates leading to the World of Deads, gave a chance to communicate with … Continue reading →

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