Tales of a Dagda Bard: Volume One

by Jon O'Sullivan, Trevor Larkin (Editor)

Contemporary stories grown from the roots of old Irish mythology... between these pages you will follow the steps of The Dagda, Chieftain of the Tuatha Dé Danann, one of ancient Ireland's primary 'Celtic' Gods. Continuing the long standing tradition of the Bard who chronicles, converses and creates with wit and wisdom, Jon O'Sullivan - an Scéalaí Beag (the Little Storyteller) - brings you with him through his relationship with 'Big D', as he retells some of the well known Irish legends and explores many other Dagda inspired tales.

Genres: Paganism, Spirituality

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2018

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tales of A Dagda Bard are truly inspired, and inspiring. To be fair I have read some of these stories before on Jon's blog The Dagda Bard, but there were many unfamiliar stories too. Even the stories I read came to me with new meaning, different inflections, and reached me a little differently than when I first did.

I love that these tales are bite-size: some no more than 2 or 3 pages long, but long enough to set the reader to ponder.

So very glad this book exists, and cannot wait to begin Volume Two!

[Ninya M. Tolliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written telling

I have to say that I'm bare envious of people like Jon, who spin tales told to them by their deities to bring them closer to people today. It's both a responsibility and an honor to be so chosen, I think, and reading this collection has been entertaining and informative. It's written so that it flows, beginning with the exodus of the Tuatha de Danaan from their home (but why?) and continues on with just enough detail to whet your curiosity.

[Rachel E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book!

I really love this book! The stories grab you,but are short enough that you can read one in just a few minutes. Reading this book is a great way to be introduced to The Dagda.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really an interesting way to demonstrate a character. Really loved this book. Will read Volume 2