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TAILTEANN GAMES - Ancient Irish Olympics? (Ireland for Tourists)
The Tailteann Games were a huge sporting event in ancient Ireland, rivaling the Greek Olympics! In this 'Ireland for Tourists' video, we discuss the Tailteann Games, as they are a fantastic window into ancient Ireland, to make your trip to the Emerald Isle that much more exciting.
Oleander for Lugnasad storytelling because YEAH
Can you out-story Oleander? All storytelling Lugnasad threads will be with her!
A very interesting documentary about the creation (eventual demise) of the Tailteann Games in Ireland, with the hopes of rebuilding a strong Irish identity. The Tailteann games were modeled after the funeral games Lugh organized to honor Tailtiu after she sacrificed herself to create agricultural land for the Irish people. The games included everything from sports to art to storytelling to music and dance.
The fact that most of this documentary is in Gaeilge (with English subtitles) is a big plus as well!
Tailteann Games during Lughnasa are so much cooler than the Greek Olympics. Like, they didn’t just do physical stuff like running and jumping, they also had competitions of strategy, dancing, singing, crafting, and more.
Tailteann Games. Captains of Irish and American hurling teams shake hands - 1924
